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I got flashed at a red light?

I plan on fighting my red light violation... But I was just wondering how it works. Is it just you and the Judge? Is there an officer opposing you? How does it work?

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  • gatzap
    Lv 5
    8 years ago
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    In Florida they are operated by a private company. Before a ticket is sent it is reviewed by that company and then by police. In court you would have to refute the glossy 9 x 12 evidence. Not sure if the state attorney or who is opposing you.

    What has been found here, thanks to a local tv stations investigation, is that the time for the yellow has been shortened for many locations. The typical 4/10 second reduction does not sound like much but is responsible for about 40% of the tickets. For turns on right without stopping tickets drivers are supposed to be allowed to proceed sans ticket if they reduce speed enough - I forget the number. Analysis showed the position of the camera makes a big difference. A typical example is a claim of 18 mph while the driver had actually slowed to well under 10.

    You probably will not have much hope on your individual case but as a class action you may get procedures changed and who knows - maybe even a refund with a class action suit.

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