skydiver30960 0 #1 July 19, 2005 A while ago at the DZ we had a discussion about the cameras that bust people running red lights, and how they send you the ticket rather than pulling you over. The RUMOR at the DZ was that you would have to pay the fine, but that you wouldn't get any points on your record. The rationale behind the above statement was that while the tags could definitively identify your car, they couldn't say for SURE who was driving, thus no points on anyone's record. True or False? Live or Memorex? EDIT: I'm most interested in VA state law, if it makes a difference... Elvisio "runner of orange lights" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #2 July 19, 2005 In NYC, you get a fine but no points. Happened to my friend when his son started driving. The little jackass ran the same red light twice in 3 weeks. Dad was pissed at the first and went nuts with the second one. Needless to say junior was not driving for several months. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 7 #3 July 19, 2005 In California they get a picture of the driver also and you do recieve points on your record Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #4 July 19, 2005 Bump bump bumpitty.... Elvisio "need more info" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitational 0 #5 July 19, 2005 Here's a couple links to stories on Denver's photo radar whoas: http://www.members.shaw.ca/halotic/radar/denver%20PR%20lawsuit.htm Here's an entire website dedicated to the topic: http://www.thenewspaper.com/ A product designed to beat it: http://www.phantomplate.com/ And the report that says it does: http://www.phantomplate.com/lo_print.html (scroll down)------ Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #6 July 19, 2005 QuoteThe RUMOR at the DZ was that you would have to pay the fine, but that you wouldn't get any points on your record. True in Colorado. Quote The rationale behind the above statement was that while the tags could definitively identify your car, they couldn't say for SURE who was driving, thus no points on anyone's record. While the ticket gets mailed to the vehicle owner, mailing in a photocopy of your driver's license which does not match the photo gets the ticket dropped. I think the real reason is that photo radar is a revenue generator for local governments and the equipment contractors (some get a cut of profits). .Assessing points would dramatically increase the costs to drivers - I've seen $300/year for 3 years. That would encourage them to fight it (drag an officer into court where he gets paid, challenge the constitutionality of a machine being your accuser and get it) which would cut profits. People may also challenge it politically. $40 is a minor anoyance like getting a couple of parking tickets. $300/year in increased insurance X 3 years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
