Red Light Camera Bill Passed; Could Bring Restrictions to Government Revenue Source
California Traffic Violation Lawyers
Thursday, 26 May 2011 20:51
TicketKick, California based legal company specializing in red light camera defense awaits the effects of Senate Bill 29 which could bring some relief to drivers who are issued a red light camera notice, open new grounds for dismissal for tickets fought in court, and place restrictions on new red light camera intersections to be installed.
SAN DIEGO, California (PRWEB) - Senate Bill 29, introduced in December 2010 by Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) was passed on a bi-partisan unanimous vote of 36-0 in the State Senate according to a recent press release by Senator Simitian's office. SB 29 would protect the rights of Californians cited by traffic enforcement cameras (red light cameras). It would require that cities using red light cameras establish policies and procedures to better ensure that citations are properly and appropriately issued, and that motorists can effectively challenge incorrectly administered tickets.
Got a radar speeding ticket?
California Traffic Violation Lawyers
Saturday, 21 May 2011 13:28
You're alone in traffic court thinking, “Am I wasting my time trying to get out of this speeding ticket even though I know I wasn’t going as fast as the radar reported?”
Should you have hired an attorney? Without legal representation, a defendant can easily be intimidated by the prosecutor, the statistics involving the radar’s reading and the police officer’s testimony. For an intimidated and unprepared defendant, it's case closed. The defendant often loses and now faces a traffic fine, points against his/her DMV record and higher vehicle insurance.
With experienced legal representation or even if you choose to represent yourself, here’s what should happen.