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bigheaddoug
Mar 15, 2009, 09:35 AM
Hi,

I received a speeding ticket in BC in 2001. ICBC has now forwarded my file to a collection agency. I was wondering how long after receiving this ticket the statue of limitations applies? I don't want to mess up my credit but I also think that 8 years is a long time to wait to pursue this ticket.

Thanks for any help.

Cheers

JudyKayTee
Mar 15, 2009, 10:06 AM
From what I can see it never expires - I'm surprised a warrant wasn't issued for your arrest (for non payment), although it appears that could come at any time.

Fr_Chuck
Mar 15, 2009, 11:21 AM
There is no statue of limitation on criminal activity once a ticket is issued.

twinkiedooter
Mar 15, 2009, 08:44 PM
The ticket does not expire. Just pay it.

chillikitty
Mar 15, 2009, 08:49 PM
Generally speaking, there is no statute of limitations on speeding tickets. When you do not appear or pay the ticket, the court enters it as a guilty plea and they can collect the fine many years later.;)

das75
Jul 3, 2009, 10:39 AM
Can across this site after finding ICBC forwarded my file to a collection agency for tickets in 1991.

If the ticket is already at a collection agency does that mean my credit is already effected.

JudyKayTee
Jul 3, 2009, 11:05 AM
Yes, it's "probably" been reported to the credit burea.

Only way to know is to pull your credit report.