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Red-Light Cameras And Radar Guns - What You Need To Know Optimisation
Author : Traffic Ticket Pros
Submitted : 2012-01-12 14:58:35 Word Count : 524 Popularity: 6
Tags: Legal, Law, DUI, Insurance, Attorney, Lawyer, DMV, traffic
One of the foundation stones of the American legal system that has set us apart from many other nations around the world is the principle of being innocent until proven guilty. This truth resonates deeply in every American heart until, one day they receive a ticket in the mail for a traffic signal violation issued when they were not driving. What happens to being innocent until proven guilty then? Every day, red-light cameras, and to a lesser degree, radar guns affront the justice system of America with inaccurate condemnations of guilt. Our reliance on technology sometimes comes back to hurt us, but a little knowledge about these devices and your legal rights can help you fight back against unjust convictions.
Red-Light Cameras
Just what is a "red-light" camera, anyway? Many cities have installed cameras at their traffic signals that are triggered to take pictures of vehicles that run red lights. The camera will take a picture of the license plate, and possibly the face of the driver. A citation is issued to the owner of the vehicle, based on information provided by looking up the license plate. This is an easy way for the city to raise a little extra revenue.
Red-Light Camera Failures
Red-light cameras are not fail-proof devices. What happens in the case of a company car? Vehicles are not licensed under the name of each employee, so where does the ticket go? Parents also become victims in this unjust system, receiving tickets in their names for the mistakes of their teen drivers. Loan your car to a friend? You may find yourself with a ticket for a red light he ran. Red-light cameras actually declare a person guilty until he can prove himself innocent. Unfortunately, many do not go to the trouble, and are left with a bad mark on their records.
Radar Guns
Police have used radar guns for years to determine the speed of moving vehicles. Radar works by means of radio wave frequency and Doppler shift, both of which can be affected by:
- The volume of vehicles on the road
- Improper sight alignment
- Bad weather such as rain or snow
- Interference from nearby objects
- Excessive distance between radar gun and targeted vehicle.
What You Can Do
Many people contest the legality of both red-light cameras and radar guns. Whether or not the actual device is legal, the mistakes they make are a reality. Many times, these tickets can be fought against successfully by those knowledgeable in handling these issues. Whether the picture on a red-light ticket is blurry, is not you, or the yellow light was too short, these issues can all be brought up in court. Knowledgeable traffic lawyers can also help with citations issued as a result of radar gun use. Calibration, weather, and traffic conditions are among the issues that can be contested in these cases. Before you pay that ticket, get professional help to fight for your rights.
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