2006-09-20 13:17:57 · 14 answers · asked by barnowl 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Because in the UK as far as motoring law is concerned you are guilty until proven innocent!
It sounds crazy in this free democratic society that we live in, but its the truth. Any other crime and you're innocent until proven guilty, but not motoring offences.
Take speed cameras for example. You receive a NIP through the post stating that you have been caught speeding on such and such a road at such and such a time and her's where to send your fine to! You've been fined and if you don't accept it and plead guilty then we'll double the fine!
But wait a minute.
The picture of the speeding car is taken from behind, or in the dark, and there is no way to identify the driver. So how can I be charged with this offence! If it was a burglary then they would have to prove that it was ME that committed the crime, by positive identification (fingerprints - ID parade etc).
The simple answer is that it is too difficult to make a positive ID of the driver, so the owner should take the rap. Otherwise, the powers that be wouldn't get the revenue generated by the fines.
It makes me sick - sorry for the rant!
2006-09-20 20:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by wally_zebon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if the ticket is uncontested the fine is already set, but, should you decide to dispute it, then the fine is debatable. But, they already have fines set for speeding and traffic violations, just in case you don't want to go to court.
That's how.
Usually, you will not win such a case; but, there are valid arguments that the court will accept, that are highly specific for certain events, only. It largely depends upon where you are and what the circumstances were. I once saw a case, where the cop was asked to stop writing tickets, because he admitted he was tail-gating people in the rain. That ticket was thrown out.
2006-09-20 13:27:25 · answer #2 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are authorized to give parking tickets by the city or town you live in... then of course you are certainly within legal rights to give parking tickets to anyone who violates a parking order or posted ordnance.
2006-09-20 13:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by LESA F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is yet another example of the ridiculous transport system in this country.
A motorway system that is littered with cones and roadworks.
Speed cameras that do nothing to improve road safety.
A rail system that is a joke, and try and find a rail station with a adequate parking system.
And all your fines go to fund a war in Iraq, so that we can control the middle east oil supply.
What happened to the electric car?
2006-09-20 13:52:23 · answer #4 · answered by dB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like when a cop arrest u u cant do nothing but u can take it to a court of law and stop them from giving u community or a sentence,so if they give u a ticket its totally laegal the only thing u can do is fight it and try not to pay it
2006-09-20 13:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes... you pay the fine if you accept the parking violation. If you choose to dispute it, you can elect not to pay the fine and go and argue it out in court.
2006-09-20 13:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by PEP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? You are responsible for your car, including where it is parked. If you weren't driving it then, go to court and prove it. I can't believe the garbage questions on here.
2006-09-20 13:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by Papa John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not about proving anything, it's about making money. Law is a business.
You'll learn that when you try to fight against a cop in court, and lose no matter what evidence or argument you have. How can they make money if your not at fault?
And yeah, thumbs down to me from all those with fragile beliefs that the law is moral and perfect.
2006-09-20 13:20:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
There is a court date on every parking ticket. Read it, dope.
2006-09-20 13:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are given the opportunity to prove your innocence in court.
2006-09-20 13:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋