Got a ticket today, and have some question

MentholGuy · 04-11-2009, 05:08 AM

Hello guys,

I got pulled over for my front tinted windows, and have some questions..

1. Ticket is marked as "Yes" at Correctable Violation section, so I guess it's a "Fix it ticket", am I correct?

2. And it also shows me to be appeared at court on 5/19/09, but the problem is I'll be out of country from next Tuesday until end of May, I did some research, and found that if I pay fine fees, then I don't have to be appeared at court with tint removed, is it true?

3. Since I'll be away, Is it possible to pay over the phone or internet once I find out how much I need to pay?

Sorry for stupid questions, but this is my first ticket in my life,
So I would be very appreciated for any tips.

s1cke92 · 04-11-2009, 05:24 AM

you can do it all monday...either pay for the fine! or fix it and take off the tint get it sign off and pay the fix it price. n u can leave on your vacation

MentholGuy · 04-11-2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by s1cke92

you can do it all monday...either pay for the fine! or fix it and take off the tint get it sign off and pay the fix it price. n u can leave on your vacation

That's perfect,

Thanks s1cke92!!

E90RYANJB · 04-11-2009, 11:27 AM

go to a local tint shop have it removed cost like 25 bucks(if you dont wanna do it yourself).go to the sheriffs dept./chp and have them sign it then go to DMV and pay like 25$ for some fees and your good.

iheartsole · 04-11-2009, 01:30 PM

yes, it is a fix-a-ticket infraction. take it off and show a police officer and they will sign it off. what i did i took it to the police station showed them my ticket they took a look at my car to varify that i actually took it off & they signed it off. i also, had to pay a $10 fee.

iheartsole · 04-11-2009, 01:32 PM

oh yeah that was like a year ago. i dont know how much the fee is now . especially with the economy. police are eager to pull over people for anything since our state needs money.

wooden · 04-11-2009, 01:36 PM

If you have any friends that are officers they usually will sign it off without even looking at the car. They care less about stupid little fix it tickets. That's what i did.

E90330iS · 04-12-2009, 01:31 AM

sorry to hear..

1013mm · 04-12-2009, 02:27 AM

you can change the court date.

just4kickz · 04-12-2009, 04:09 AM

lol u got pulled over just because of tint... musta been real dark

MentholGuy · 04-12-2009, 04:23 AM

Thanks for the tips guys!

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

lol u got pulled over just because of tint... musta been real dark

I have 35% all around.. never thought it was too dark..

E92Cristai · 04-13-2009, 02:01 AM

Damn fix-it tickets!! I have all my windows limo tinted so when I see cops, I just roll them down, just in case. I've had limo tint on my Accord for almost 7 years and I've gotten pulled over a bunch of times for it. Most of the time, they just give a warning. I've only gotten 2 tickets for it. It's easier to just pay the fine and be on your way. It's cheaper to take the tint off, have a cop sign it, then put the tint back on and pay the $10 fine. It all depends on your area and how the cops are. Some are more relaxed than others.

im spencer · 04-13-2009, 04:02 AM

Remove the tint yourself! Its extremely easy... you can save yourself a meal with a couple of razor blades and some windex

typeszh · 04-14-2009, 05:19 PM

35% is really light. Where were you at?

04-11-2009, 05:08 AM	#1
MentholGuy 192 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Cal iTrader: (12)	Got a ticket today, and have some question Hello guys, I got pulled over for my front tinted windows, and have some questions.. 1. Ticket is marked as "Yes" at Correctable Violation section, so I guess it's a "Fix it ticket", am I correct? 2. And it also shows me to be appeared at court on 5/19/09, but the problem is I'll be out of country from next Tuesday until end of May, I did some research, and found that if I pay fine fees, then I don't have to be appeared at court with tint removed, is it true? 3. Since I'll be away, Is it possible to pay over the phone or internet once I find out how much I need to pay? Sorry for stupid questions, but this is my first ticket in my life, So I would be very appreciated for any tips.
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04-11-2009, 05:24 AM	#2
s1cke92 Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,713 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut, CA / Sacramento, CA iTrader: (21)	you can do it all monday...either pay for the fine! or fix it and take off the tint get it sign off and pay the fix it price. n u can leave on your vacation
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04-11-2009, 11:27 AM	#4
E90RYANJB ............ 32 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (6)	go to a local tint shop have it removed cost like 25 bucks(if you dont wanna do it yourself).go to the sheriffs dept./chp and have them sign it then go to DMV and pay like 25$ for some fees and your good.
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,928 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	yes, it is a fix-a-ticket infraction. take it off and show a police officer and they will sign it off. what i did i took it to the police station showed them my ticket they took a look at my car to varify that i actually took it off & they signed it off. i also, had to pay a $10 fee.
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04-11-2009, 01:32 PM	#6
iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,928 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	oh yeah that was like a year ago. i dont know how much the fee is now . especially with the economy. police are eager to pull over people for anything since our state needs money.
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04-11-2009, 01:36 PM	#7
wooden New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ca, Riverside iTrader: (0)	If you have any friends that are officers they usually will sign it off without even looking at the car. They care less about stupid little fix it tickets. That's what i did.
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04-13-2009, 02:01 AM	#12
E92Cristai Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,955 Posts Drives: E92 335i, Accord Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carlsbad, Cali iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Damn fix-it tickets!! I have all my windows limo tinted so when I see cops, I just roll them down, just in case. I've had limo tint on my Accord for almost 7 years and I've gotten pulled over a bunch of times for it. Most of the time, they just give a warning. I've only gotten 2 tickets for it. It's easier to just pay the fine and be on your way. It's cheaper to take the tint off, have a cop sign it, then put the tint back on and pay the $10 fine. It all depends on your area and how the cops are. Some are more relaxed than others.
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im spencer Back in the f80 57 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Remove the tint yourself! Its extremely easy... you can save yourself a meal with a couple of razor blades and some windex __________________ 2003 SS S2000 2016 MW F80 2018 BMW X3 X-Drive
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04-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#14
typeszh Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 233 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	35% is really light. Where were you at?
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