If I recently moved to another state and got a traffic ticket but still had my old ID, will I still have to pay this ticket when I switch my residency and get my new ID?

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If I recently moved to another state and got a traffic ticket but still had my old ID, will I still have to pay this ticket when I switch my residency and get my new ID?

I got a traffic ticket on my bicycle.

Asked on August 5, 2013 under Criminal Law, New York

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country you will be required to pay the traffic ticket that you received while riding a bicycle whther you switch your identification or not. If you do not pay, then you will be subject to a bench warrant and increasing fines.


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