I have a similar question in another post but decided to separate this to keep the topics very specific.
One of our drivers got hit with one of those automated traffic cams. Due to the law it is treated as a parking violation so the ticket comes to our business. We have 3 options.
1. Pay it
2. Plead our case for a lower fine.
3. ask for court appt to deny it
Most of these options are a waste of time and money as an owner. For us to sit in an office or courtroom doesn't make sense when you calculate income vs the price of the ticket.
I could just pay it, but this is one of those shady areas that I do not agree with the ticket. Honestly, I think some of these tickets are issued just because they know people will send the money so the ticket will not affect a credit score.
But, as a business I am curious to know what happens if we do not pay. Will a collection agency eventually call my office and try to get payment? Can they affect our personal credit? etc (the vehicle is in company name)
Here is one idea I am playing with.
skip the mediation or denial of guilt, let it go to collection, and then take 5 minutes on the phone when they call me and negotiate the bill down. At that point, I could probably get the same deal as if I had gone to the silly mediation hearing, and I would save time.
Any other ways you handle the these tickets?
One of our drivers got hit with one of those automated traffic cams. Due to the law it is treated as a parking violation so the ticket comes to our business. We have 3 options.
1. Pay it
2. Plead our case for a lower fine.
3. ask for court appt to deny it
Most of these options are a waste of time and money as an owner. For us to sit in an office or courtroom doesn't make sense when you calculate income vs the price of the ticket.
I could just pay it, but this is one of those shady areas that I do not agree with the ticket. Honestly, I think some of these tickets are issued just because they know people will send the money so the ticket will not affect a credit score.
But, as a business I am curious to know what happens if we do not pay. Will a collection agency eventually call my office and try to get payment? Can they affect our personal credit? etc (the vehicle is in company name)
Here is one idea I am playing with.
skip the mediation or denial of guilt, let it go to collection, and then take 5 minutes on the phone when they call me and negotiate the bill down. At that point, I could probably get the same deal as if I had gone to the silly mediation hearing, and I would save time.
Any other ways you handle the these tickets?