Which signs posted in a municipal court are helpful?

• A. Checks and money orders accepted for any amount; cash not accepted.
• B. When paying in cash, please have exact amount.
• C. Checks and money orders will be accepted for the exact payment amount; checks will not be cashed; when paying in cash, please have as close to the exact amount as possible.
• D. No signs are necessary.

Answer: (C)

Clear payment signage helps avoid confusion and speeds up processing by telling people what forms of payment are accepted and any limits. The sign that states checks and money orders will be accepted only for the exact payment amount, that checks will not be cashed, and that when paying in cash you should have as close to the exact amount as possible provides precise expectations for both customers and staff. This reduces delays from overpayments or requests for change, prevents confusion about whether a check can be cashed, and guides cash payments to minimize handling time. Compared with the other options, it avoids the unrealistic claim that cash isn’t accepted, it covers both checks/money orders and cash, and it offers practical guidance rather than leaving people guessing.