25 year old parking ticket

[caslerst]

What is the name of your state? Washington D.C.

In 1982 my Dad received a parking ticket in the parking lot of the Washington Monument (They removed the chain from the entrance at 6:45AM but parking was not allowed until 7).

We drove back to California without paying the ticket.

My Dad is getting ready to take a trip to DC soon. If he gets pulled over is there any chance this ticket is still on the books? Is there a SOL on parking tickets?

 

[FlyingRon]

SOL doesn't apply to things AFTER you are charged.
You betcha the ticket is still on the books.

 

[caslerst]

Do you think there is any chance it has been entered into a computer that would pop up if he got pulled over? I don't have any clue how automated they were back in 1982 or how up to date they are on entering old violations.

 

[PrinceCharming]

Usually Parking violations and moving violations are in two different departments. Chances are the parking ticket won't pop up. If it does, they cannot arrest your dad.

 

[The Occultist]

I've heard too many stories (most of them on this board!) about people who were surprised 10+ years later with a demand from collections to pay the parking fine.

 

[FlyingRon]

I can't tell you the chances that he will have of being caught. However, if he manages to get another parking ticket, the history will nearly surely catch up with him.

 

[PrinceCharming]

I dont think the OP was concered of a bill. Yes, he probably WILL get caught with a bill. That's about it.