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Old 10-13-2009 | 08:07 PM
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Got a "notice of violation" in the mail today. IMO, I think it's total BS, but I want your guys unbiased opinion on this. Check out the video and tell me if I stopped or not. In no way was this an unsafe event. This is a right turn on red situation. Does someone review these? Should I contest or not?
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Old 10-13-2009 | 08:13 PM
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Supposedly they do review them before they send them out. You almost stopped but i didn't see the chassis rock back, and i think you were just barely rolling. Honestly if there was a cop there i doubt they'd write you a ticket since you slowed so much.

I still don't see how these are legal though. They can't prove it was you driving, so how can they give you a ticket? I'd call up and say it wasn't me, innocent until proven guilty right?
Old 10-13-2009 | 08:51 PM
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Not sure how well the "I wasn't driving" argument works, but that's about the only thing you have to go on.

You clearly didn't fully stop. It was close, but not fully. Although, even had you fully stopped, it wasn't before the white line. So it still gets you a ticket.
Old 10-13-2009 | 09:30 PM
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Didint know these were out.
Old 10-13-2009 | 09:47 PM
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can take it to traffic atty but... well.. gonna cost you same as the ticket probably...
Old 10-13-2009 | 10:06 PM
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dude.. supposedly youre suppose to make a complete stop even if you're making a right turn.. but do what u think u can.. either way its a 75 dollar ticket
Old 10-13-2009 | 10:25 PM
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yup i got a ticket when i did the exact same thing. nothing you can really do but pay it or do differed or defensive driving.

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Old 10-14-2009 | 06:07 AM
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Sorry, man, but it looks like a valid ticket. I think that red light camera tickets are considered civil matters, so it will not affect your insurance. Just pay it. Arlington has to pay for the stadium some way.
Old 10-14-2009 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jrj512,Oct 14 2009, 05:07 AM
Sorry, man, but it looks like a valid ticket. I think that red light camera tickets are considered civil matters, so it will not affect your insurance. Just pay it. Arlington has to pay for the stadium some way.
I just give them my checking accout # so if they need money just withdraw it out from there. That will save them mailling fee and paper work too. . Then I don't think I will be that , because I know I have to pay soon or later.
Old 10-14-2009 | 07:27 AM
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I'm sure they have some way to get around the "It wasn't me driving," but I can't imagine what it would be. I guess its the same way they can give you a parking ticket without getting your ID.



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