i just got home and i think one of those cameras might have taken a picture of my car because i think i sped through the yellow light.
there was a car that was on the other lane that was farther back than me but since it was night time i still saw the flash.
can those cameras give speeding tickets because i might have been over the limit.
and if i did get a picture taken for some kind of violation how long should i expect before it gets in the mail
2007-04-09 19:38:25 · 12 answers · asked by joey 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Which state do you live in?
Those cameras are being challenged in court in many states.
Most state laws only allow sworn officers to issue tickets.
2007-04-09 19:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by a bush family member 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The camera is to take pics of light runners, speeders etc. The camera does not give speeding tickets, the police issues the ticket, they have proof on film. Ticket will probably be in the mail within a couple weeks. On camera, best to pay it , for get it and stop running lights.
2007-04-09 19:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they got rid of those dang things i colorado. They used to have a warning posted well before you seen the camera van, so you could slow down. They do have the ones at stop lights for those who run lights on busy intersections. I laughed at the revenue the state was getting when about 7 or eight cars got flashed and this was daily. I Hope the flash was for "the other guy"!
2007-04-09 20:26:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been nailed in Albuquerque, NM making a right turn as the light changed. I paid $100. the same as a person going straight into cross traffic. I don't think that is fair because making a right turn you do not come in contact with other vehicles. I think it should be a lesser fine.
In Minneapolis, the city had to remove the camera's because the court ruled it unconstitutional because you were guilty and had to prove your innocence but you couldn't challenge your accuser in court.
2007-04-09 20:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by dVille 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cameras usually take photos of those vehicles that are either speeding or running red lights. If you were in the way it is likely that the camera went off not because of you, but because of another driver. So I wouldn't worry about whether or not you were caught. The camera's focus is that of vehicles that are in violation not pedestrians.
2016-04-01 06:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can give speeding tickets if attached with a radar device. If you went through the light and your tire was over the yellow line before the light turned red-you won't get a ticket for "running a red light". But yes you may get one for speeding. Usually if they are going to mail you a ticket, you'll get it within 30 days.
2007-04-09 19:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The camera is triggered by sensors in the ground that know how fast you are going. They take a picture of your license plate and then the transportation department mails you a ticket that you have to pay.
2007-04-09 19:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it comes pretty quick, after two weeks, and you still didn't get it, it could have been of the other car,
you usually know if it took a pic of you because it's damn near blinding
2007-04-09 19:50:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 2 weeks you will know.
2007-04-09 19:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get this...they have cameras watching the cameras because they were getting blown away with shot guns ......lol.
2007-04-09 19:42:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋