got 50 euro bus fine for improper validation in florence. could not find place to pay it before leaving country. it now is a 90 euro fine. what happens if not paid?
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23268 posts
That and traffic tickets -- nobody knows what happens if you don't pay. A big question is how much information do they have on you? An initial thought is that it might be very difficult for them to track you down but who knows? Just be more careful in the future.
Posted by
OP
green valley
5 posts
Thanks, Jim. They have my Passport Number and birth state. Ruth
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
Just curious - how do you know the fine has gone up to 90 euros? Have you received a registered letter from them?
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
Ruth - the consensus around here is usually there is little they can do to collect. And that assessment is for traffic and ZTL tickets involving rental cars. I'm actually surprised they didn't make you pay the fine on the spot - that is standard.
Posted by
OP
green valley
5 posts
Found out from a friend in Pisa that if not paid in 5 days it went from 50 to 90 Euro. thanks to all for the responses. Ruth
Posted by
Lake Forest Park, WA, USA
365 posts
The answer is....nothing. They don't have legal standing to collect debts in this country, and they can't hire bill collectors.