Q: Chipped windshield

asked by on November 21, 2016

Got a ticket for a chipped windshield fixed it my self just found out I should go through m insurance but I don't want to pay the deductible can I take it somewhere to have them just sign the ticket stating it's all good

Depending on your State you may be able to have any officer sign off on the ticket that they verified the repairs were done. If not then take it to a windshield shop and have them sign off on it.

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