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Fight That Red Light Ticket!
It is one of the worst kinds of mail a professional truck driver can receive — a citation for a photo-enforced red light ticket. Figuring out what to do next can be confusing. We know of at least 10 intersections in Bakersfield equipped with red-light cameras for enforcement purposes. They are triggered as a vehicle passes over a sensor after the traffic light has turned red. The cameras capture both video and still images of the driver and license plate, and they can trigger tickets for a variety of reasons, including failing to come to a full stop when turning right on red. After an officer reviews the evidence, a citation is mailed to the driver, including a copy of the photo, the citation, and the amount of the fine — almost $500 in Bakersfield! The first thing to remember if you get one of these letters is what not to do! Don’t admit you were driving, and don’t take advice from a court clerk on how to respond. Also, don’t dispute the ticket on your own, or just pay it to make it go away — because it won’t. Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS) points will be assessed to your license, and your insurance premiums will likely soar.
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An experienced traffic ticket attorney may be able to successfully challenge your ticket on any of these grounds:
• The image does not clearly show the license plate or the driver’s face. • No warning sign was posted at the intersection to alert drivers to the red light camera. • No law enforcement officer examined the evidence before mailing the citation. • The yellow light did not last long enough to correspond with the highway speed limit — roughly 5 seconds for a 50 mph highway and 3.5 seconds at 35 mph. If you have received a red light ticket or another traffic citation, call us today for a free consultation. We will gladly apply our years of professional experience to defending your rights and protecting your livelihood!
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