In the case of red light cameras, many cities are issuing tickets to the owners of vehicles that are photographed running red lights. The fine is a civil fine, but the driver can sign and affidavit identifying the driver if it was someone other than themselves.
The 5th amendment protects a person from incriminating themselves in a criminal case. From my understanding, such cases are typically considered criminal offenses, however, my city is taking them as civil fines.
What happens if the person refuses to verify whether or not they were driving the vehicle? Are you protected from self incrimination is a civil trial?
And how can you be fined for something that no one can prove that YOU did? (Photographs are ONLY taken from behind the vehicle)
2007-12-03
10:42:28
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KillaZ
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