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Vivinavi Los AngelesI am in the process of going to court from a traffic violation in another state and would appreciate advice if anyone knows anything about this.
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- だいちゃん1021
- 2025/07/02 09:32
I am in my second year in LA for a research study abroad program.
I was caught speeding ＋ no child restraint （ shoulder belt ） in Utah on May 31 and will be appearing in court.
I would like to know if anyone knows the general court process and how long it takes for the points to be reflected on my license if I violate in another state.
It is long, so I hope you have time to read it.
I took a family trip to Yellowstone last month.
I was caught in the above violation at that time.
・ 20 miles over the 90 mile limit on a road with an upper limit of 70 miles
・ A child pulled over on the shoulder and thought he was getting out and took off his chest belt, the police looking in found it and pointed out he was not wearing it （ His waist belt was on. ）.
The ticket I was given did not have a violation fee on it, so I called the court and was told I needed to appear in court. I checked online and it seems that summary court is a streamlined process, you tell them "guilty" or "not guilty", pay the fine, and that's it ？.
Although I am not convinced that the child was not wearing his chest belt this time because he had removed it after we stopped, I have given up because my car is not equipped with a drive recorder and I cannot prove it.
It seems that a Japanese interpreter will be present at the trial that day.
I plan to confirm the following at this trial.
・ Can I get a suspended sentence ？
・ Can I use Traffic school to avoid point reduction
＊ Since I am far this time, I have permission to appear remotely.
There was a continuation and I was also caught 20 miles over the limit in Idaho, about an hour from where I was caught on the same day, May 31. I got two violations in a short period of time, but only twice in my life.
This one was completed by paying $110 over the phone because the ticket had a violation fee written on it, I'm not sure if there is a point deduction because there was no mention of Traffic school. A month later, my California driver's license has no points so far.
It is possible that it is just a delay in reflection because of the different states.
My biggest concern is Idaho's 20 mph over ＋ I am prepared for a double combo 4 point deduction for Utah's 20 mph over and a one shot suspension. But when I asked Idaho, I was told that different states have different weights of guilt, so I don't know because each state reports and then California makes a decision and reflects that in the point reduction.
This is a long story, but if anyone knows about the following 4 points, can you please tell me ？
1. the process of summary trial
2. can I get a suspended sentence
3. traffic school Should I check during the trial to see if I can mitigate the points by ？
4. how long does it take to reflect if I have violated in another state?This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 射手園
- 2025/07/18 (Fri) 05:48
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Supplemental Explanation ：
The record of fines in California remains for three years, but this assumes that the fine has been paid in full, and the record will remain forever until that fine is paid in full.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 名無しの権平
- 2025/07/18 (Fri) 16:14
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If you're not wearing a seatbelt in a car with the engine running, it doesn't matter if you're running or not, it's a violation
Unbuckling it after you stop doesn't work.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 名無しさん
- 2025/07/18 (Fri) 17:03
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Not all states do that, you know. Some states don't allow the key to remain in the ignition even if the engine is off. Every state is different.
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Nice to meet you. We were traveling in the US last week with a rental car and my husband was arrested in Utah for speeding 20 mph and failing to stop without immediately noticing a police vehicle. He went to jail, but was released on $750 bail. After returning to Japan later that day, I received an email from the police saying that he would be tried in March and the charges, including fines, would be decided. I am very worried because I am not familiar with foreign court cases and English, but I wonder if I have a lawyer ？ I would appreciate it if you could give me more details about what they will ask me and how long it will take. Thank you in advance.
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My husband went to jail on January 2, 2026 after being caught for speeding over 20 mph in Utah while traveling in the US in a rental car and failing to stop without noticing immediately. He was released from jail on $750 bail, but after returning to Japan, I received an email asking me to appear in court. Did you have a lawyer for the trial ？ I consulted a Japanese lawyer living in Utah, but the cost is almost 1,000,000 yen, so I am not sure what to do. Also, I would like to ask what questions were asked during the trial, what I should answer, how long it will take, etc.
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Vivinavi Los AngelesThere was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.
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- ぱーく
- 2026/01/09 23:32
I went to Joshua Tree a few days ago and there was an a*s at the gate. I had a friend with me whose status was a bit questionable and I froze in my car for a moment, but I glanced around the car and was done. I was really impatient. Are there any places where a**holes are seen ？ I want to be careful in the future, so if you have seen them in national parks or other unexpected places, please let me know.
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- ななしのごんべい
- 2026/01/10 (Sat) 11:41
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Why not just write ICE
I mean, you're a ranger.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 危うし日本
- 2026/01/10 (Sat) 16:33
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In FWY near the border. Interrogated near White Sands National Park, NM.
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He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.
I went there the other day and right after I paid the park entrance fee, there was an ice cream checkpoint.
I showed them my green card. They also asked about the relationship of the passenger.
He said he doesn't have one at all times now. They also looked at my car's license plate number.
I was surprised that they were also doing checkpoints at the south entrance and exit on the I-10 side.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Vivinavi HawaiiInternet instability is a problem
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- Pineapple
- 2026/01/10 12:57
I currently live in Manoa.
I am on a 400Mbps plan with Spectrum, but my videos are starting to freeze up. a couple of months ago my internet started breaking up and frequently
Netflix and android TV feeds stop and I can't watch them. I do speed measurements and it is rated as fast with 38.5 downloads and 7,47 uploads, but it feels very slow. I'm aware that it's a problem with my connection because it's almost the same even though I bought a new router. I am wondering if it depends on the area ？ Also, I was wondering if anyone who uses Hawaiian Telecom's fiber optic cable could tell me about it.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Vivinavi Los AngelesAbout financial institutions that can be maintained after permanent return to Japan
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- 永久帰国
- 2025/10/05 19:08
I plan to return to Japan permanently in the near future after returning my U.S. permanent resident status. I need to leave my financial institution in the U.S. for various reasons, including the receipt of a private pension plan. I will cancel my phone number in the U.S. and file a W-8BEN after returning to Japan, but I would like to ask for your advice if you know of any banks or brokerage firms that I can maintain even if I move to Japan, or if you have actually used them without any problems. Thank you in advance.
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Brokerage Account ： Charles Schwab （ Confirmed ）
Annuity:Jackson （ Confirmed ）
Regular Account ： BMO （ I heard this ）
I am also permanent I am in the process of making a plan to return home. Let's work hard for each other ！.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- ウリちゃん
- 2026/01/07 (Wed) 08:30
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U.S. pensions can be received in Japan
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- ななしのごんべい
- 2026/01/07 (Wed) 13:32
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Someone said that Hawaii can open an account even for tourists
You should ask at Bibinavi Honolulu ？.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- Exit
- 2026/01/09 (Fri) 13:57
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The Schwab account will be converted to an International Account and can be maintained after the GC waiver, but the investment choices seem to be very limited. Even if you can keep your bank account, US address is often required for Chase, etc. A Japanese tax ID is required for the W-8BEN, but this can be obtained and delivered after you return to your home country.
Even if you file a W-8BEN, a 1099 will be issued for Interest, Dividends, etc., which is subject to withholding and may reduce the amount you receive.
It seems that you are required to terminate your IRA or Pension, but if you leave it as is, you may be required to file a Tax Return as a Non-Resident if you are subject to withholding at the time of your retirement benefits. Some assets may be subject to Exit Tax, so it is necessary to consider whether to treat them before abandonment.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Vivinavi HawaiiMobile Phones in Japan
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- 日本での携帯電話
- 2025/12/07 11:20
I go back to Japan once a year
when I need my cell phone number for various documents
I was allowed to use my parent's number
however, I received a text message saying that my parent's number was registered in the same place and it turned out that your phone was used by another person.
I'm thinking of buying a cell phone in Japan
I rarely use it and it would be a waste, but it's the only thing I can think of
If you have a better idea, please let me know.
if you know which model and what kind of plan would be best for me to buy in Japan
to be honest, I am not familiar with the Japanese situation in this area.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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Thank you very much. By the way, I would like to leave my cell phone in Japan not only when I go back to Japan temporarily, but I would like to use it all the time in Japan for receiving authentication codes and such like.
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#2 Mr. Resident in USA,
If you have a Japanese ID, you can buy it even if you live in USA. I chose Rakuten Mobile, which has the lowest monthly call charges.
Can I use my passport as a Japanese ID? I don't have any family in Japan, so I don't have an address where I can register.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- mani
- 2025/12/13 (Sat) 14:23
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#2 Mr. Resident in USA,
If you have a Japanese ID, you can buy it even if you live in USA. I chose Rakuten Mobile, which has the lowest monthly call charges.
Can I use my passport as a Japanese ID? I don't have any family in Japan, so I don't have an address where I can register.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- アメリカ在住
- 2025/12/15 (Mon) 16:02
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#9 mani
I lived in Japan, so I have a renewed driver's license with a Japanese address.
Please check with your cell phone store to see if your Japanese passport will work as a Japanese ID.
I told them honestly when I bought my cell phone that I do not reside in Japan, so I do not receive any mail.
Nowadays, paperless is more appreciated.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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#2 Resident in USA
Yes, I understand. Thank you.In this day and age, if you lose your parents' home in Japan, it is inconvenient in every way, including banking. I am very thankful for my parents' home. This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Vivinavi Los AngelesObtaining a Social Security Number
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- ムタ
- 2025/12/23 20:56
I arrived in Torrance on 12/19 as an expat.
I needed a social security number ASAP and was able to get an appointment at the Compton office on 12/26, but it was cancelled due to a sudden office closing. I called the SSA call center, but the earliest appointment was the end of January. I called the SSA call center, but they said the earliest reservation was the end of January.
I read in some blogs that there are SSA offices where you can apply without an appointment. Does anyone know ？
By the way, the person at the call center said that an appointment is required. Yesterday at the SSA office in Hawthorne I was turned away at the gate.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- ペイロール
- 2025/12/27 (Sat) 12:26
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You have already completed the Online Application ？ First you apply online and then you get an Interview.
https://secure.ssa.gov/ossnap/public/adultOlder18
The company has proof of your eligibility to work, so you should have no problem getting hired without SS. it says to provide the employer with a receipt for the application for the SS number. Maybe the reason they need the number now is to pay the first paycheck, but if you have a knowledgeable payroll department, you should be fine as long as you have the number by the first quarter payroll report.
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Vivinavi HawaiiThey will take care of the luggage you bring from Japan ？ and receive it ？.
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- S
- 2025/12/22 15:50
I will have a friend who is going to Hawaii between Christmas and New Year's carry my books and other heavy and bulky luggage.
However, since my own arrival will be at the beginning of the new year, I will need to have my luggage held for a few days to a week before I receive it.
If I plan to stay at a well-known hotel, is it possible for the front desk to hold my luggage for such a period ？
Also, if you know of any credit card lounge or other service that can hold my luggage for a short period （ about a week ） I would appreciate it. I would appreciate it if you could let me know how to get my luggage checked in for a short period of time.
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When I stayed at the Sheraton in Waikiki last month, I asked if I could send my luggage and the hotel said send it to arrive 3 days before check-in or later. They asked me how big it was and what was in it and said if it was too big, they couldn't do it. I was told never to send it before 3 days before check-in.
This time of year,
the hotel is quite crowded for Christmas and New Year,
so it seems that it is difficult to keep your luggage.It would be difficult to keep your luggage, especially if you are not staying at the hotel yourself and you know someone who wants to leave his/her personal belongings after check-out, because it would be too personal and the hotel is not a warehouse.
I had to check in 3 days before check-in and there was a size limit ….This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Vivinavi HawaiiBank Accounts and Fees
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- 質問ちゃん
- 2025/12/15 09:22
Sorry if this is basic, but please tell me.
Am I correct in understanding that there is basically no fee for transferring money between bank accounts?
My main account is with CPB, but I have had items debited from another bank account and have had to re-insert them each time. I am thinking that I am doing this online and probably incurring a fee for doing so as well. I sometimes have to give it to a family member's account, and I suspect there is a fee for that as well, but I sometimes wonder if that would be the best way to give it to them without seeing them
Also, there is no ATM nearby, which makes it a little inconvenient for me to go through the process each time.
If you have any good ideas on how to reduce the fees or make the operation easier, I would appreciate it.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- ふむ
- 2025/12/19 (Fri) 17:52
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When you say give to a family member's account, do you mean refund the money that was advanced to the family member? If so, how about using Venmo, etc., and registering the Venmo debit account with your main CPB?
Also, can you change the settings so that the debit from your bank account is also deducted from your CPB account instead of another bank?This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- FT
- 2025/12/20 (Sat) 15:53
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When I transfer money between my accounts, even between different banks, my bank does not charge any fees. The only time I incur a fee is when I transfer money to an account in another name （ I use Wire Transfer, which is also usually $30 per transfer, but my bank reimburses me if I maintain the account for several years.
I opened accounts with various banks in Hawaii, but found them inconvenient due to frequent small fees, so I now only use Territorial. Here, both checking and saving are small, but interest is paid. In addition to this, I have several accounts with online-only banks （ that do not have branches ） that pay higher interest, and I use them separately from Territorial.
If I need to move money between friends or family, I use Paypal, Paypal should not charge a fee if it is between family and friends.
It's easy to feel like a pain to check and find out if there are a lot of small fees, but a year's worth of dust is a lot of money, so I made a change like ↑ over 10 years ago.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Vivinavi Los AngelesImmigration inspection after receiving a warning
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- いぶにんぐ娘。
- 2025/12/06 10:22
I was doing private tours with Vima and Loco Tavi, and I got a letter from California Public Utilities saying that I had received a warning notice.
I think the customer who picked me up took a picture of my car's license plate number, and they reported it to California Public Utility.
It's a letter telling me not to do unauthorized cab driving, but it doesn't say anything about fines or anything like that.
I have to go back to Japan in a hurry now, and I will be back soon, but I wonder if I will have to go through immigration again when I come back to the US ？.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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I guess it depends on whether or not the visa is workable and whether or not the income is reported on the tax return.
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- 名無しの権兵衛
- 2025/12/08 (Mon) 07:58
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Even if it did, it would be a problem because it's unauthorized.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 9対1
- 2025/12/08 (Mon) 08:49
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I think he went to the Dodgers or something ？
I don't think he tipped off the customer, he tipped off the Uber driver or something
If the car is tied to you, he'll be caught in immigration
He'll check your cell phone history or something and you're out.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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I was a private guide with both Vima Travel and Rocotavi until a few years ago. I knew for sure there would be a certain number of clients who would report to the authorities. We even got ice cream, so it was very difficult. We don't do it anymore. If you underestimate the importance of private guiding, I think you will have a bad experience.
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Vivinavi Orange Countystain removal
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- サリー
- 2025/11/29 18:59
I am in my 50's and I want to get rid of spots on my face
but I don't know which procedure is best.
If possible, I would like to know
if there are any salons you would recommend.
Thank you very much.
***I would like to have OC if possible.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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We recommend that you go to several clinics for consultation because the laser used and the details of the treatment will vary depending on the type of melasma you have and the type of melasma you do not have.
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If you are planning to return to Japan, it would be better to do it then. The price will be much cheaper.
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- サリー
- 2025/12/05 (Fri) 17:42
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Thank you for the information.
I would like to go to counseling, but
I have no idea where to go.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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