Ask Avvo: Can I ignore an out-of-state traffic ticket
When someone fails to show up in court, the court usually notifies the state department of public safety (DPS) or department of motor vehicles (DMV) about the unpaid ticket. If it’s an out-of-state driver, the DPS or DMV will likely revoke or suspend the person’s driving privilege inside that state until the ticket is resolved or paid.
Further, if the ticketing state is part of the National Drivers License Compact, which New York and Nevada both are, then the state agencies will communicate this suspension/revocation to the individual’s home state. The home state will usually honor the ticketing state’s action against the licensee until the unpaid ticket is taken care of.
If you find yourself in this situation, you should contact a traffic ticket lawyer in the city or state where you got the ticket and ask for guidance on how to proceed.
3 options for traffic ticket advice
You have three ways to get the advice you need:
Ask a question anonymously, and for free, in Avvo’s Legal Q&A Forum. Lawyers usually respond to questions within 12 hours.
Talk to a traffic ticket lawyer on the phone, right away, using the $39 fixed-fee Avvo Advisor service. Enter your location, select “criminal defense” as your practice area, pay $39 and a lawyer will call you within minutes to start your 15-minute advice session.
Find a top-reviewed traffic ticket lawyer using Avvo’s Lawyer Directory. Browse profiles that include years of experience, customer and peer reviews, and the Avvo Rating. Once you find the lawyer who’s right for you, reach out to them directly or through Avvo — and don’t forget to ask if they offer free consultations.
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