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Re: Smile, you're on traffic camera.
Posted By: Howard, on host 72.155.121.123
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 11:39:09
In Reply To: Re: Smile, you're on traffic camera. posted by daniel78 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 02:10:36:

> > Obviously, he should do what any red-blooded American would do: sue the dealer :P
> >
> > Seriously though, red light cameras are a great way to get more money out of citizens' pockets without actually increasing public safety by a noticeable amount.
>
> The police ought to know that the cameras identify the car itself, not the driver. So they should invalidate the ticket. If they can't or won't do that, then the person in question should contest it in court.

I agree. This guy did just that has spent over 200 dollars fighting it. They still say he owes them a 70 dollar fine. You can't win even with the constitution on your side. He says he has the right to face his accuser, but they haven't brought the camera to court yet.
Howard

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