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VooDoo
03-25-2002, 21:09
Hey all,
Does anyone know the "in's" and "outs" concerning the law on the photo cameras for those who run red lights...My buddy borrowed my car and thinks he may of gotten a violation when going thru the intersection..If I wasn't the driver, will I still get the ticket and if so, do I have to pay it??? Will this violation be on my record or his??? Any info would be appriecated..Thanks
VooDoo:D
FireKila23
03-25-2002, 22:25
Well from my knowledge of photo cameras at intersections...you'll get a nice ticket in the mail to your address because what it does (I know this from a friend of mine who ran a red light at an intersection) is that it takes a picture of the rear of your car where the license plate is....then they go through the computer and mail the ticket to address to which the plate is registered. You'll also get a copy of the photo the camera took of your car as proof that it was your car that in fact went throught the red light. Unfortunately (i think) it will go on your record cause its your car the camera isn't sophisticated enough to take pictures of drivers (yet)...as far as paying the fine make your buddy pay since he was driving. Hope this helps.
-FK23
JHP
03-26-2002, 01:36
I would suggest that you contest the ticket and take your buddy to court with you and let him explain the violation. If not I would ask for a jury trial or hearing before the Judge and advise him that you were not driving the vehicle.


JHP
DelC
03-26-2002, 02:38
The ticket goes to the registered owner of the car. However, no points goes against your driver's license and it doesn't show up on your driving record. So, collect the money from your friend and don't loan him your car anymore.
JHP
03-26-2002, 03:00
DelC,

It would depend on the state law/legislation. Currently in Hawaii camera violations go against your driving license. I know DC has them as do California but I am not sure of the legislature for those states. I do know for a fact that in Hawaii it will go against your driving record.


JHP :bounce:
HurstOlds
03-26-2002, 12:00
Here in New York, it's just like what DelC stated - you just get the fine, no points and nothing on your driving record. I'm not sure, but I think over here, it has something to do with not being able to prove who was actually driving the car, so they don't bother trying to throw any points on your license and such.

Olds out
VooDoo
03-26-2002, 14:03
Thanks for the input guys, I am glad it won't go against me!! Take care
VooDoo:D
DelC
03-26-2002, 14:37
Originally posted by HurstOlds
. . . I think over here, it has something to do with not being able to prove who was actually driving the car, . . . Exactly right. You’re innocent until proven guilty and the burden of proof is on the state. A good lawyer will get this thrown out in a NYC heartbeat. Can you imagine what that would do to your insurance rates if a friend borrowed your car and racked up 10-20 violations? What if the car had been stolen? They would have to make exceptions for stolen cars. Therefore, they surely make other exceptions, or people would just report their car stolen to prevent the points from going on their license.
JHP
03-27-2002, 00:22
DelC,

I agree with you on that and so does several million others in the state of Hawaii. You want to see some furor over it check out

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/board/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=107

Seems some politicians looking for money went the wrong way and are going to pay the price come election time.


JHP :bounce: