to beat a photo-radar speeding ticket

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

I've never received one of these types of tickets, but know a few people who have!

Here's how one person fought the ticket.. instead of paying by mail (so as to avoid a court appearance), a man sent the following letter --- and the ticket was dismissed.

"To Whom it May Concern,

I received a letter claiming I committed a violation of a speeding law in the District of Columbia on 04/21/2012. As per the instructions, I am writing to plead ‘not guilty’ to this charge. Although this option is said to result in this matter going to court; it is my suggestion that the charges simply be dropped.

This suggestion comes out of respect for tax payers, and my request that their hard earned money not be wasted in such proceedings. As there is no evidence of my involvement with this alleged ‘crime’, as well as the fact that I am not granted my 6th amendment right to face my ‘accuser’ (a camera); I see no way the government could prove my guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. I also see find no legal requirement for me to implicate someone else in this process, as it is the government’s responsibility to prove a person’s guilt. It is also my 5th amendment right to remain silent on the matter.

If it is the government’s decision to move forward in this matter, I would request copies of any evidence the prosecution may have of my involvement in the “offense”; as well as, all maintenance records for the camera(s) involved.

Sincerely,

Nathan Cox

United States Army Veteran"

source

[Gail]

LOL

My coworker's brother-in-law has decided NOT to get himself a driver's license, a passport or insurance for his car, stating that it is against his constitutional rights. He actually made it across the border to come up see his family up here, then made it back again to the US with the same plea.

We are wondering how far he will get with this.

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

LOL

My coworker's brother-in-law has decided NOT to get himself a driver's license, a passport or insurance for his car, stating that it is against his constitutional rights. He actually made it across the border to come up see his family up here, then made it back again to the US with the same plea.

We are wondering how far he will get with this.

I understand his sentiments, but not sure how smart that is! Unless he's independently wealthy, he might have a problem paying bills if he ever got into an accident...

[Bravus]

Yep. One Mercedes that emergency-brakes in front of you can ruin your whole life...

[Gregory Matthews]

Colorado law has the answer to the issues that Mr. Cox has raised. If a person wants, all of those rights under Colorado law will be granted plus additional rights. E.G. On has the right to personal service and not simply service by mail.

But, under Colorado law, requesting those legal rights ups the fine.

The typical fine for a photo-radar violation is $40, when one is notified by mail, and conviction is not available to the insurance company so one's rates will not go up.

But, one has the right to demand personal service, under the law. Doing so results in an additional fine of $75 added to the $40. One can also request other rights such as a trial. But, doing so up the amount of money paid.

When one requests those rights, they are willingly accommodated, due to the increase in the money paid.