Long Island expired registration ticket

[scottv]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

I just received a expired registration ticket tonight when I got to my car after work. The car expired at the end of July. My wife got the registration on June 23rd (and gave it to me) and I thought I placed it on the car but I did not. It must have fallen out of my backpack in the trunk. I have the registration that shows we got it on June 23rd.

My questions:
1) If I plead not guilty, see a judge and prove that we had it registered but didn't put the sticker on - could the fine be reduced?
2) If I pay the ticket and plead guilty, the bottom of the ticket says "A plea of guilty to this charge is equivalent to a conviction after trial. If you are convicted, not only will you be liable to a penalty, but in addition your license to drive a motor vehicle, and your cert of registration are subject to suspension and revocation as prescribed by law". Can they really take my license and registration away?

I have never been in trouble with the law so this is a little worrisome.

Also, I did put the registration sticker on the car but can they continue to give me tickets every day if I didn't?

Thanks again for help.

 

[Banned_Princess]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

I just received a expired registration ticket tonight when I got to my car after work. The car expired at the end of July. My wife got the registration on June 23rd (and gave it to me) and I thought I placed it on the car but I did not. It must have fallen out of my backpack in the trunk. I have the registration that shows we got it on June 23rd.

My questions:
1) If I plead not guilty, see a judge and prove that we had it registered but didn't put the sticker on - could the fine be reduced?
2) If I pay the ticket and plead guilty, the bottom of the ticket says "A plea of guilty to this charge is equivalent to a conviction after trial. If you are convicted, not only will you be liable to a penalty, but in addition your license to drive a motor vehicle, and your cert of registration are subject to suspension and revocation as prescribed by law". Can they really take my license and registration away?

I have never been in trouble with the law so this is a little worrisome.

Also, I did put the registration sticker on the car but can they continue to give me tickets every day if I didn't?

Thanks again for help.

Bring your registration to court with you, the ticket will be dismissed.

If you tell me which county you are in, and what court you must appear at, I could probably walk you right through this. Its really no problem whatsoever.

 

[Banned_Princess]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

I just received a expired registration ticket tonight when I got to my car after work. The car expired at the end of July. My wife got the registration on June 23rd (and gave it to me) and I thought I placed it on the car but I did not. It must have fallen out of my backpack in the trunk. I have the registration that shows we got it on June 23rd.

My questions:
1) If I plead not guilty, see a judge and prove that we had it registered but didn't put the sticker on - could the fine be reduced?

bring your reg to court, and your ticket will be dismissed, its not a big deal.

2) If I pay the ticket and plead guilty, the bottom of the ticket says "A plea of guilty to this charge is equivalent to a conviction after trial. If you are convicted, not only will you be liable to a penalty, but in addition your license to drive a motor vehicle, and your cert of registration are subject to suspension and revocation as prescribed by law". Can they really take my license and registration away?

Never mind that, your ticket is going to be dismissed.

I have never been in trouble with the law so this is a little worrisome.

you are not in trouble now.

Also, I did put the registration sticker on the car but can they continue to give me tickets every day if I didn't?

Thanks again for help.

yes, if your car reg is suspended or expired, they could actually tow your car if they so choose.


Gotta be careful when parking at a train station, which I assume you were, because they gave you a ticket based on your sticker, and not running your plates.

 

[HighwayMan]

I just received a expired registration ticket tonight when I got to my car after work.

Is this a parking ticket? If so you posted the question in the wrong place.

The registration receipt shows the date that it is effective, that should be enough to get the ticket dismissed. I wouldn't worry about telling any judge that you didn't put your new sticker on the windshield because that is an offense also.

 

[HighwayMan]

...ticket says "A plea of guilty to this charge is equivalent to a conviction after trial. If you are convicted, not only will you be liable to a penalty, but in addition your license to drive a motor vehicle, and your cert of registration are subject to suspension and revocation as prescribed by law".

That is the wording on a traffic ticket. What kind of ticket IS this and exactly where did you get it? "Long Island" is too broad an answer in this case.

 

[Banned_Princess]

That is the wording on a traffic ticket. What kind of ticket IS this and exactly where did you get it? "Long Island" is too broad and answer in this case.

This is exactly what my tickets say, and I have just dismissed a suspended reg ticket. Less then 2 minutes once called up, "yes your honor, I have my current registration right here." show to DA,DA:" This Registration is valid and effective before the ticket" Your Honor"Dismissed".

And long island is all of two counties.

 

[scottv]

Yes, it was at the parking lot at the LIRR train station. I live in nassau county and as I have never had a ticket so I am unsure what different types they are. This one simply says Ticket Number/Appearance Ticket.

 

[Banned_Princess]

Yes, it was at the parking lot at the LIRR train station. I live in nassau county and as I have never had a ticket so I am unsure what different types they are. This one simply says Ticket Number/Appearance Ticket.

Yes sir, on your appearance date you will go to the court that is listed on the ticket, bring your registration and find out what court room you need to be in on the calender.

You will be called in front of the judge, he will read your public reading, you will say, I have my registration here, which is dated before the ticket.

Your ticket will be dismissed, don't be nervous. Your biggest problem will be where to park.

 

[HighwayMan]

And long island is all of two counties.

With different courts for traffic tickets.

Even parking tickets are different. OP's ticket could go to Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations or a local court.

 

[Banned_Princess]

With different courts for traffic tickets.

Even parking tickets are different. OP's ticket could go to Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations or a local court.

I don't think so, he was very specific, and I am awesome. I did kinda call it from post 1.

 

[HighwayMan]

I am awesome.

Considering the nature of some past blunders I dispute that statement.

 

[Banned_Princess]

Eh, I thought about it and I'm afraid I am going to have to disagree, I am totally everyday awsome.

You didn't even think his ticket said what it says, feeling like our tiny two counties are too big to guess at.

Also Mr "Holier then thou", I don't believe I'm the only one that may occasionally be wrong in our assumptions of situations....

You must give props where props are due, and you know they are due here.

 

[HighwayMan]

Eh, I thought about it and I'm afraid I am going to have to disagree, I am totally everyday awsome [SIC].

Yeah. Especially you're spelling.

You didn't even think his ticket said what it says

Whatever THAT means. There are MANY different ticket issuing and adjudicating authorities in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Also Mr "Holier then thou", I don't believe I'm the only one that may occasionally be wrong in our assumptions of situations....

Everyone is wrong once in a while. My opinion is that you're wrong more than most.

You must give props where props are due, and you know they are due here.

I know no such thing. I don't even know what a "prop" is supposed to be besides a slang term for propeller.

You can respond however you'd like, IF you'd like, but I'm done with this.