"Cross when pedestrian lights not green"
I was ticketed for crossing the street (along with about ten other people who were not ticketed) and have decided to not pay the tax levied upon me, which was initially 70.00 dollars. That fine has now increased to 229.00 dollars after I was unable to make the court date.
I have four questions.
1. What are the ramifications of just not paying this fine for "Jay Walking" under Traffic Law?
2. What options are available to people when trying to fight a Jay Walking ticket?
3. Can I counter sue the ticketing officer for anything?
4. Is Jay Walking a common method of generating funds for the city?
Thanks for your time
I was ticketed for crossing the street (along with about ten other people who were not ticketed) and have decided to not pay the tax levied upon me, which was initially 70.00 dollars. That fine has now increased to 229.00 dollars after I was unable to make the court date.
I have four questions.
1. What are the ramifications of just not paying this fine for "Jay Walking" under Traffic Law?
2. What options are available to people when trying to fight a Jay Walking ticket?
3. Can I counter sue the ticketing officer for anything?
4. Is Jay Walking a common method of generating funds for the city?
Thanks for your time