Caught speeding in USA

[Insertwittyname]

Long time lurker first time poster....

Off to Miami next Friday for a lads holiday, one of the chaps got caught speeding in Vegas last March.. He didn't pay the fine / go to court.

Now a bit of a panic for what happens when we go through customs on the other side of the pond.

Appreciate that he will be expecting a full cavity search / electric chair, but other than that, what could happen?

He got caught doing 86 in a 70 and was given a ticket to attend court...

As I am expecting the usual "friend" comments, I have an alibi for my whereabouts in the uk at time of above offence.

Thanks in advance.

[Insertwittyname]

Thank you for the speedy replies.

[Insertwittyname]

He is going to speak to the embassy / court house and plead some level of ignorance. The court date was after his return back to the UK which was his reason for not going.
His ESTA is still valid from previous trip, if its going to flag up it will be when the advance passenger information is submitted.
Thanks again for all the guidance, no longer will I be a lurker!
Also, where free wifi permits I will update the thread on what happens.

[Insertwittyname]

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Edited by Insertwittyname on Friday 5th October 14:04

[Insertwittyname]

$544 fine later and a valuable lesson learned... Apparently there is a website that you can enter your ticket number and it says what you owe and how to pay etc. Not worth the risk, especially when the hotel is booked in his name!
Cheers

[Insertwittyname]

I'm not to sure to be honest. However, he has spoken to an attorney who stated that the Blythe superior court isn't directly linked to the federal government, it is highly unlikely that anything will happen at customs etc.

Personally, I think he should just stump up the cash, however, it looks like he is going to risk it.

[Insertwittyname]

Yeah not pay the fine.

[Insertwittyname]

Update as promised.... Nothing happened whatsoever. Thanks for all the replies.