Parking Violation Court Appearance

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Ignoring parking tickets and court summons can lead to increased fines, arrest warrants, and license suspension. Always respond to court instructions to avoid severe consequences.

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I received a ticket when i parked my car in a friend’s driveway over the weekend in Strongsville, Ohio. I was partially blocking the sidewalk (Violation description code *.03A). I returned to my vehicle and saw the ticket, which i threw away without paying or contacting the parking violations bureau. They proceeded to send me a letter via US mail, instructing me to pay by a certain date or the fine would increase. I threw away that without paying or contacting the parking violations bureau. They then proceeded to send me a second letter via US mail, instructing me to pay the increased fine by a certain date or the further actions would be taken. I threw away that without paying or contacting the parking violations bureau. They then proceeded to send me a third letter via US mail, instructing me to appear in court without fail. None of the letters were sent via certified mail, so they could never prove that I obtained the ticket or any of the three letters. Do I have to appear in court? What would the consequences be if I did not appear in court?
Hi MT! Here's some general legal information regarding your situation:
- **Court Appearance:** Yes, you are required to appear in court if instructed to do so, even if the letters were not sent via certified mail.
- **Consequences of Not Appearing:** Failure to appear can result in additional fines, a warrant for your arrest, and possible suspension of your driver's license.
To assist further, do you need information about the specific court handling your case in Strongsville, Ohio?