Speed violations, driving without valid licenses, not using seat belts, driving after license revocation and other illegal activities can be costly for drivers here in Otter Tail County. Here are a few examples from Court Administration employees who provided records from the month of July.
• On July 6 a resident of St. Peter pled guilty in county court, Fergus Falls, and was convicted of driving without a valid driving license. There was a fine of $100 plus a criminal surcharge of $75 and a court administrative fee of $10, for a grand total of $185.
• On July 7 a resident of Perham pled guilty to speeding on a county highway. A fine of $40 and fees totaling $85 led to a grand total of $125.
• On July 12 a resident of New York Mills pled guilty in county court for not using a seatbelt, a state law. Across the state of Minnesota a seat belt ticket is $25 but can cost more than $100 with fees. The New York Mills resident had to pay the $25 ticket plus fees of $85 for a grand total of $110.
• Also on July 12 a resident of Frazee pled guilty to driving after a license revocation. His fine was $200 plus fees of $85 for a total of $285.
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• On July 16 a resident of Dent pled guilty to driving without a valid license. A fine of $100 plus fees of $85 added up to $185.
• On July 17 a resident of the Twin Cities pled guilty to driving 74 miles per hour in a 65 mph area on one of Otter Tail County's roadways. The fine of $40 and fees of $85 added up to $125.
