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9/6/2009
German Appeals Court Allows Police to Ticket by CountingAppeals court in Hamm, Germany rules that red light tickets can be issued based on counting out loud.
A motorist in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany was convicted and sentenced for running a red light based solely on the counting skills of a police officer who had been standing on the other side of the intersection. In March, the Regional Court of Appeals in Hamm upheld a verdict that imposed on the driver a fine of 188 euros (US $267), a one-month driving suspension plus the combined costs of the district court trial and appeal.
The evidence against the driver came from a police officer who t ...
9/5/2009
DC Camera Ticket Overturned on Accuracy DoubtsMotorist learns the value of contesting all citations as Washington, DC admitted accuracy of photo radar ticket was doubtful.
9/4/2009
Washington Supreme Court Protects Innocent Owners from Car SeizureWashington State Supreme Court rules that vehicles may not be seized from owners who have not committed any crime.
9/3/2009
California: Costa Mesa Red Light Cameras Increased AccidentsThe total number of accidents increased where red light cameras were installed in Costa Mesa, California.
9/2/2009
Arizona: Peoria Cameras Increased AccidentsAccidents increased after red light cameras used in Peoria, Arizona. Longer yellows cut violations 42 percent.
