“PAY THE TICKET, AVOID THE CLICK-IT” CAMPAIGN NEARS END ON FEBRUARY 6, 2009

The Las Vegas Township Justice Court’s Traffic Amnesty program “Pay the Ticket, Avoid the Click-it” ends on February 6, 2009, meaning individuals with outstanding traffic tickets only have a few more weeks to clear those up before the court issues arrest warrants and adds on new penalties.  “There are nearly 140,000 people who have chosen to ignore our amnesty and time is running out,” said Chief Judge Ann Zimmerman.

Traffic Amnesty has allowed the court to close more than 3,000 cases and collect nearly $2 million since the campaign began on November 17, 2008.  The program has succeeded beyond the court’s expectations, according to Zimmerman.  Money collected enhances the Clark County General Fund, the State of Nevada General Fund, and returns revenues to taxpayers.

The court will continue to provide amnesty through February 6, 2009.  After that date, the court will enforce arrest warrants for any unpaid tickets and will actively pursue collection for any outstanding obligation.

“People with outstanding fines could find themselves in jail with additional fines and penalties,” said Zimmerman.  She adds, “We have seen hundreds of people arrange payment plans, clear up their fines or pay their obligations entirely.”

Roughly 220,000 traffic tickets are processed by the Las Vegas Justice Court each year.  Customers can still take advantage of Traffic Amnesty by dialing (702) 671-3444 or visiting www.clarkcountycourts.us/paythefine or www.clarkcountycourts.us/pagarlamulta.