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I'd be happy to try to give you a better "big picture" scenario and *possibly* help you if you'd be willing to answer a few questions?
First, though - let me explain a couple of things. A failure to stop at a sign can be for rolling through a stop sign, OR failing to stop BEHIND the white line on the street. If your front wheels were over that line, it wouldn't matter if you were stopped for 20 minutes, they can still ticket you for it.
If it's been a year - your ticket is no longer just a ticket. It's a failure to appear. That is why the fine is so high now.
Okay - on to questions.
What courthouse is it saying you need to go to?
Did you have a valid license at the time you were pulled over? From where? Do you have one now? From where?
Are you planning to come back to CA? If not, WTF are you paying the ticket for? :D
If you are, know that - You *won't* get arrested for a $700 FTA warrant. (as long as you play nice). HOWEVER - If you had a CA license and it was suspended for FTA, (or if the cop that pulls you over is being a dick) they CAN tow the car you're driving, (even IF you play nice).
Why do I know this crap? Asked the husband - who has been a cop in LA for the last 10 years. He might know someone that might be able to help - depending on the court.
Yeah - not all cops are assholes. :D
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