If tomorrow is my court date but I only have $350 to pay a $2000 ticket and my letter for finishing my driver improvement school hasn’t arrived, what can I do?
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If tomorrow is my court date but I only have $350 to pay a $2000 ticket and my letter for finishing my driver improvement school hasn’t arrived, what can I do?
I got a ticket for driving without insurance. My fine is $2000 and I only have $350. I finished my driver improvement school but my letter hasn’t shown up yet. My court date is tomorrow and I am fully freaking out. Does anyone have any advice for me?
Asked on June 26, 2012 under General Practice, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can:
1) Ask the court for an adjournment, which they are not required to grant, but might.
2) Ask the court if they will accept a payment plan or schedule for the fine (they often do) and allow you present proof of the letter by some reasonable date in the future.
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