hey guys so I'm just pondering this situation here that my roommate is in and was wondering what your thoughts on the subject may be.
First I'll fill you in on the story. So about 8-9 months ago my roommate got pulled over for doing 33 in a 25. He pleaded guilty and recieved a fine of around $120 I believe. He was informed by the issueing officer that he had 30 days to pay it. Of course he waited about 30 days I think it was 28 or so to be exact. But I can vouch for him mailing the check because I watched him write it and mail it. anyway the day after he mailed it he got a letter saying that if he failed to pay his license would become suspended. But of course he had sent the check the day before therefore thought nothing of the letter and life was good. So anyway back to present day...
He gets pulled over doing 40 in a 30, officer runs his license... uhoh suspended. He had no idea it had been suspended or why. Officers puts him in the squad car and brings him downtown where he is told that he is in big trouble and should look into getting a lawyer etc. Apparently its been suspended from the incident 8-9 months ago. The city says they never recieved payment for the original speeding ticket.
So anyway we go and get him and now he hasn't had a license for a month while awaiting court and stuff. He called the bank and found out that his check was never processed, so the city wasn't lying they really didn't get his money. However he feels he should have been notified of the suspension rather than getting told by and officer on the street and then hauled downtown.
So anyway my thoughts on this are that both parties are kinda at fault, He should have followed through to make sure the city got his check, and the city should have notified him of the suspension. So what do you guys think of this situation? I think he's gonna get screwed tomorrow at court but i'm not sure.