[15schumi09]

The province of New Brunswick is garnishing my HST credits for 2 speeding tickets - according to their information "UNPAID" - that were issued in 1991 and 1992!!
I have never received either one and found out NOW that they were sent to an address from which I have moved in early 1991!
I cannot believe that in a civilized country you have, as the government, 22 years to chase a speeding ticket.

What is the statute of limitation in this case and is the government not bound by the idea of "due process in a timely manner?"

[excon]

Hello 15:

The sol has expired. That means they can't sue you.. But, they can certainly try to collect.

I'd write them a certified letter advising them of that fact, and warning them that if they ruin your credit rating over this issue, you'll sue them.

excon

[smearcase]

In many states in U.S. driving privilege would have been suspended long ago as unpaid tickets are linked to driver's license and tag renewals.
They never offered you a court date to contest the ticket at some date after the tickets were issued? That would have been your timely due process or did you waive the right to do so? Do you have a good lawyer ready to sue them? How will his fee compare to the unpaid costs you owe? The SOL for charging you was met by them when they issued the tickets.

[joypulv]

You are mixing up a lot of legal rights. Due process? They sent you the bills to your address they had on file. They don't have to chase you down all over hill and dale. You knew you were caught speeding and you had the 2 tickets in your hot little hands. You chose to not pay them, and you chose to move without notifying the motor vehicle dept.