Discussion»Questions»Family» If your sixteen year old got a speeding ticket, but didn't have the money to pay the fine, would you pay it for them? Or do something else?
I would pay the fine most likely but I would begin by saying "gee, I guess you'll have to sell your car to pay the fine" 'Course if it was not the kid's car we would just have to work out some kind of payment plan.
In NYC, a 16-year old would have a junior license and cannot drive under any circumstances. If my 16-year old got a speeding ticket, my paying or not paying it would be the least of the child's problems. I would pay the ticket, but they would be grounded for a long time
According to the law, a 16-year old can't drive under any circumstances, even with a junior license although I would imagine that there would be an exception if they were taking driving lessons from an accredited school.
In my state that would be a learners permit and the teen would be allowed to drive with a licensed driver over the age of 18. Actualluly, are required to drive X amount of hours practice before they can take the behind the wheel test for a regular license. But even when they pass it there are some restrictions such as no more than one other person under 18 in the vehicle who is not a immediate family member.
I got my first ticket when I was 17. That was not even one hour from when I got my license. I slowed down but I didn't stop at a stop sign. That was the first of many traffic tickets. My first speeding ticket came four months later. My first speeding ticket also came with another ticket for passing over a double yellow centre line.
How many 16 year olds would have the money to pay the fine? Florida's speeding fines:
"Speeding 10 to 14 miles over will land you at $193 and $293 respectfully, while 15 to 19 will be $243 and $393. Up to 29 miles over, and you're looking at $268 and $443. In other parts of Florida, you can expect fines to potentially double based on the county for school/construction zones. After that, you'll need to talk to a judge (mandated.)"
My children didn't receive any speeding tickets as young drivers. I have no idea about their driving records as adults.
Yes, I'd pay the ticket for them but they would work it off. I'm getting paid back regardless!
This post was edited by Zack at April 28, 2022 8:44 AM MDT
If I had a 16-year old, he or she would only be allowed to drive a moped. He or she wouldn't be allowed to have a driver's license for a car until their 17th birthdays. My parents didn't pay my traffic tickets when I was 17. I don't think I would pay traffic tickets for my 17-year old either if I had one.
This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at June 2, 2022 9:46 AM MDT
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