%$&#*@# Court system!!!!

[Steve1968LS2]

When my Camaro got smashed into I called the CHP for an accident report to cover my ass.

The cop that showed up wasn't one of the cool ones, he was the robot type. Since the back of my car was destroyed I couldn't open my trunk to get my proof of insurance out. I offered to call the insurance company and get the policy number or have my wife bring proof since she was on her way to get me.

The cop said "Just mail proof that you had insurance to the court and they will dismiss the case". I asked him if he had to give me the ticket even though the accident clearly wasn't my fault and he said "Then I would have to let everyone go"

Anyways, the notice comes and I send in the proof that I had insurance. It made no mention of a fine. I should have photocopied it.

Now I get a letter that says I owe $778.60!!!

and the remark "INS NOT Acceptable for correction on this violation or appear in court"

I call today and the lady says "Since there was an accident you can't show proof later, you need to show it there"

Well f%#$! I couldn't open my trunk!

Now I have to take a day off work and drive across the planet to go before a judge to explain the deal.

And knowing most judges he will just screw me over so the city can make a bit more revenue.

[67SSDan]

Another good example of "the Man" try'n to stick it to ya. On this side of the tracks we call that robbery... I believe they refer to it as "due process".

That SUCKS.

Dan

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Ffuuuuch..

[Damn True]

When my Camaro got smashed into I called the CHP for an accident report to cover my ass.

The cop that showed up wasn't one of the cool ones, he was the robot type. Since the back of my car was destroyed I couldn't open my trunk to get my proof of insurance out. I offered to call the insurance company and get the policy number or have my wife bring proof since she was on her way to get me.

The cop said "Just mail proof that you had insurance to the court and they will dismiss the case". I asked him if he had to give me the ticket even though the accident clearly wasn't my fault and he said "Then I would have to let everyone go"

Anyways, the notice comes and I send in the proof that I had insurance. It made no mention of a fine. I should have photocopied it.

Now I get a letter that says I owe $778.60!!!

and the remark "INS NOT Acceptable for correction on this violation or appear in court"

I call today and the lady says "Since there was an accident you can't show proof later, you need to show it there"

Well f%#$! I couldn't open my trunk!

Now I have to take a day off work and drive across the planet to go before a judge to explain the deal.

And knowing most judges he will just screw me over so the city can make a bit more revenue.

I had a similar problem and the judge gave me a pass since I was able to prove that I was in fact insured at the time.

Lesson: I now keep my proof on insurance in my wallet so I have it no matter what car I am driving.

[Steve1968LS2]

I had a similar problem and the judge gave me a pass since I was able to prove that I was in fact insured at the time.

Lesson: I now keep my proof on insurance in my wallet so I have it no matter what car I am driving.

The problem is my insurance doesn't give me a little card.. it's a big piece of paper..

It's really lame since it's the easiest thing in the world to forge. lol

[Damn True]

The problem is my insurance doesn't give me a little card.. it's a big piece of paper..

It's really lame since it's the easiest thing in the world to forge. lol

Photocopy reduce?

[bingham72]

This is like Georgia requiring electronic submission of proof of insurance to the state and then requiring you to have a copy in your car. Why? The cops have a computer in there car and can check there. Dumb.
Sucks for you man.

[LateNight72]

That blows.

I definetly would talk to your insurance and see if theres anything they could provide you that would prove you were in fact insured prior to the accident..

[6'9"Witha69]

Been there, done that. ~4 years ago I was cruising the Camaro in Newport Beach. Pulled over for tinted windows and only ticketed for no proof of ins. Cost me time to go to the court, see the clerk to show proof I was insured @ the time and pay a $10 court assessment fee. They screwed up the doing it by mail thing then too.

[BA.]

wow, you're getting screwed.


Sorry to hear the troubles Steve.

[Ron S]

What I want to know is,Where did the Cops go that had common sence?Did he think that you would drive a $100,000 car with no insurance?If you explain the circumstances,and he still writes you a ticket{WHAT A TOOL}.Its no wonder everyone gets an additude with the police,to protect and serve,yeah right.Ron

[JEFFTATE]

That sucks Steve !

My wife was hit by a hit-and-run driver about 5 years ago.
He rearended her in rush hour traffic and then drove away.
The police showed up seconds later because they were sitting on the side of the road anyway.
The guys car could still be seen weaving through traffic up ahead and the cop wouldn't even go after him .
He just calmly and lazily wrote up the accident report and told my wife to turn it in as uninsured motorist.

What a f$@^ed up system we've got.

[Chevrolaine]

Hi, I'm from the government and I'm here to help you.

Just an obvious question, who keeps their proof of insurance in the trunk? (besides Steve) I thought that's why they made glove boxes.??

[Steven]

Take in photo's of the damage and insurance policy that showed it current at the time of the collision. Explain your case to the Judge. He should dismiss, however do not pass out when you have to post money to see the judge first. This is the fault of those who do not or did not have insurance and our lawmakers in Sac. trying to solve it.
Oh, for those in California, make sure your insurance cards show current dates.

[Patrick]

Wear a suite, brush your teeth, comb your hair....Start by politely telling the judge that the system is broken and you don't appreciate spending your valuable time sitting in his court room. If that doesn't work, end with..."so did you aspire to be a judge of traffic violations??"

[Magntik]

That sucks. Sounds like you got my Karma as my wife calls it.
But on the bright side, if you were going to have to screwed over on something, much better a ticket than fighting to get the car fixed!!
Seems a lot cheaper, a couple hours of hassle than a couple thousand $$$ to either fight the insurance company or to cover a shop bill.

Good luck

[dropit69]

add 1 more reason to the list not to live in cali..that wouldnt hold up for 2 mins in my neck of the woods..lol..sucks to hear Steve..add that to your phr story!!!!!!!!!

[Steve68]

I had a similar problem and the judge gave me a pass since I was able to prove that I was in fact insured at the time.

Lesson: I now keep my proof on insurance in my wallet so I have it no matter what car I am driving.

EXACTLY!!! it sound like you live in Califlorda, BS tickets for county revenue, gotta love it, I hope you beat there AZZ in court!

[Damn True]

Yes, Rupp and I both live in CA. He in the southland and I am up north.

[WS6]

I'm gonna recommend you not listen to Patrick even if it is true and damn funny. Man would I like to sit in a court room and listen to someone go off like that. That was pretty good Patrick.

As for GA. I just titled my TA into my name. It's been in my dad's since I was younger. The lady at the DDS(that's tag office for the rest of you) said I could title it without insurance but to not be surprised if a county brownie showed up with a ticket for no insurance. I told her if they can find the car first I may let them. The car isn't in this county nor is it even street drivable, but it's gotta have insurance to be titled according to GA.