Parking ticket 1793Indeed. Here's what the NCLC lawyers' guide to Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice has to say (sec. 14.4.3.7, 5th edition, 1996 (the law may have moved...
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A parking ticket is a sort of criminal fine, not completely covered by bankruptcy. The bankruptcy discharges your civil liability for the tickets, but not your criminal liability. What that means in practice is that NYC (and Florida) cannot sue you in civil court for the fines, they can't attach your property, and they can't report it as an unpaid debt in your credit file.
*BUT* if you ever take the car into NY (or FL) they can tow it away or put a "Denver Boot" on it and you'll have to pay the fines to get it back. They can also refuse to allow you to register the car in either state until you pay up.
Fewer helmets, more rests 1794Me personally, I love helmets and dislike helmet laws. The biggest problem I see with your statement is that once we start accepting the "financial burden on society" justification, it can...
As for the collection agencies, I'd guess your best bet is to write them and tell them:
1. The debt has been discharged in bankruptcy. 2. Cease communicating with you. (Read section 805(c) of the Fair Debt COllection Practices Act,
Warning: I am not a lawyer. THis is for discussion purposes only and is not legal advice. If you want legal advice, see a lawyer and pay for it.
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