Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:07:37 -0400
To: Matthew Gaylor <freematt@coil.com>
From: Matthew Gaylor <freematt@coil.com>
Subject: Re: San Diego Red Light Camera Pictures Ruled Inadmissible
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Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2001 08:32:47 -0400
From: "Thomas G. Burke" <thomas_g_burke@xxxxxx>
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To: Matthew Gaylor <freematt@coil.com>
Subject: Re: San Diego Red Light Camera Pictures Ruled Inadmissible

The judge has a good point, in that every picture taken effectively counts as a
kickback to LMT...  My take on the whole thing is that it's unConstitutional
(4th amendment), as it automatically assumes guilt, leaving you to prove your
innocence.  What if I lent my car to a friend?  I was not in the car, nor did I
have any control over the car.

Now, conversely, if they had a dual photo system that would return my plate & a
beautiful picture of my smiling face, then I'd guess they'd have me
"dead-to-rights"

I understand that many municipalities are circumventing this problem by not
adding points to your driving record, but just assessing a fine to the owner of
the auto (which could then be passed off to whomever the car was lent to).

It'd be a real bummer, however, if your car was stolen & went through a high
speed pursuit all over the city...  The "Red light bill" would just add insult
to injury :)


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