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Originally Posted by bobb1589
i just got done with my careless driving ticket... they drop it down to unsafe operation of a vehicle.... its $106 fine, $250 surcharge, and then $33 court fees (depending on the court, this was in hamilton, it looks like you will be in lawrence i believe). while sitting in court, (i was the absolute last person to go) i basically heard every type of case being talked about with the prosecutor and judge.... the person you hit will show up, they will call the person you hit up to talk to the prosecutor, then you, then the prosecutor will ask the person you hit if he agrees to have it knocked down to unsafe operation... you both sign a slip... you talk to the judge he asks you if you were driving unsafely and what was unsafe about it... says ok and you are on your way.... in hamilton they want you to pay at least 200$ of it that day and then figure out a payment plan for the rest, or pay it all off... i just paid it all at once, it was $389.
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thanks bob that's exactly the info I was looking for.
and thanks to every one els that replied.