Beginning Monday, Oct 10, if anyone has any unpaid traffic tickets in York County you now have a chance to pay it, according to York County Sheriff, Kevin Tolson.
According to York County Sheriff’s Department, any person who has an outstanding warrant for an unpaid traffic fine will receive a letter in the mail notifying them about the warrant. The letter will include as listed:
1. Be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service in an official York County Sheriff’s Office envelope and printed on official York County Sheriff’s Office letterhead;
2. The letter will provide what the traffic offenses are, and the amount to be paid; and
3. The letter will include a website link to South Carolina public index where you can pay the fine online.
According to a release statement, Sheriff Kevin Tolson further explains his reason behind the issued letters.
“We want to make it crystal clear; the sheriff’s office does not want your money. You are to pay the fine to the Magistrate Court where you were issued the ticket,” said Sheriff Kevin Tolson. “This purpose of this initiative is to clear up older cases, so that deputies can focus on other criminal activity.”
According to authorities, it is requested that if you receive one of these letters in the mail to pay the fine upon receipt of the letter. If you cannot pay the fine, you will be asked to turn yourself in at the York County Sheriff’s Office. Please be advised that failure to pay the fine to the magistrate’s office may result in your arrest at your residence, place of work or any other location.
If you receive a letter in the mail, please be aware this is not a scam. If you believe this is a scam or have any questions about the information contained in the letter, please feel free to contact the Sheriff’s Office. If you do not have access to email or wish to seek further information about the traffic warrant, you can also call the York County Sheriff’s Office directly at 803-628-3059 and ask to speak to a records clerk.
