Do I have to pay this!?

What is the name of your state? Florida


While on vacation in California I was at the Los Angeles airport at about 2 AM. I decided to go across the street to the parking garage to get a drink.
I hit the button at the cross walk but there were no cars in sight, so I crossed at the crosswalk, though it was still red. An officer came out of no where and wrote me a ticket.
When I received the ticket in the mail the fine was $321!!! and that wasn't even jaywalking.

My question is: since I live in Florida, will I have to pay this ticket, and if I dont what can happen? Thanks for your help.

[spawn_x]

you said it wasn't even jaywalking, then what was it?

it wasnt jaywalking, it was crossing at a red light

Surprise! That's jaywalking. Walking across a highway at an undesignated pedestiran crossing.

It's only designated when the light is green.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

Then, when the ticket goes to "warrant", your license in Florida will be suspended (although, no one will tell you that it is), and then when you're stopped by the police, you'll be arrested, jailed, and your car will be impounded. Plus, you'll still owe the fine plus 10% added interest per year! Fun!

Don't you just love those California "enhancements" for an otherwise low fine ticket? That's right - enhancement. Whatever your fine is, it gets multiplied by 170% (you read it correctly, 170%). So, your $188.00 ticket mushrooms to $321.00! Gotta love it!

IAAL

I work in a downtown area. It's common for pedestrians to look both ways then cross. These timed signals often take awhile even though no cars are coming. I guess I won't be doing that anymore.