It doesn't give the accused the right to face their accuser. What if you're driving down the street and your speedometer is a little off, and you end up getting a photo ticket for 41 in a 40. Or are cameras built in with a little "forgiveness"? Any comments from current or former law enforcement are welcome.
2006-11-18 01:17:46 · 7 answers · asked by tucsondude 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Suppose it was not a photo system but instead a cop standing there. If the local rule is no tolerance for speeding you would have gotten the same ticket for 41 in a 40 zone. So the camera has nothing to do with it.
Besides even if the camera observed you going over the limit there is still a review by a human who will see the speed number on the image.
Whatever the local rule is that is taken into account in the tickets (and I am sure 1 mph over is not considered violating a speed limit).
2006-11-18 01:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These devices are placed to generate revenue for the companies that supply them and the municipalities that contract their installation. They are not about the rule of law, individual rights or the good of the public. Only revenue.
You do have the right to hire a lawyer, dispute the ticket, file appeals all the way to the Supreme Court or until you run out of money. There are only two options that I endorse. Pay the ticket and chalk it up to experience. The other option would be to have an "accident" and run into the pole the camera is mounted on. Than at least for a few days the unfairness is out of service. Your insurance company pays for it anyway, so the company that and the government ar not out anything. (note: your insurance may go up.)
2006-11-18 01:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by danknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of reference. About one year ago a Toronto police officer, under a "work to rule" campaign, issued a motorist a ticket for speeding 1 km/h over the limit. The fine was $5.50 plus a victim surcharage.
I believe the ticket was later cancelled.
2006-11-18 01:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by Scooter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of anyone getting a ticket for 1 mph over the limit. I'm sure there are limits built into the camera.
2006-11-18 01:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The accuser is the city or other jurisdiction where the violation occurred. The defendant still has the right to confront and cross examine witnesses, including the ability to challenge the calibration of the radar equipment.
2006-11-18 01:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Carl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At the end of the day, you are responsible for the operation and safety of your vehicle. You have either committed the offence of speeding or you have not. The only argument would be that the speed camera was broken or malfunctioned. Still difficult to dispute because the machines are regularly tested and calibrated.
2006-11-18 01:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by Mark B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can go to court and argue it, I have always saw a 5 mph forgiving zone. Place that do not have that are speed traps.
2006-11-18 01:24:25 · answer #7 · answered by netnazivictim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋