I beat a Red Light Camera Ticket

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Last Updated on August 19, 2016 by Lawrence Berezin

You can beat a red light camera ticket, too

I love hearing from wonderful members of the driving public who fight when they’re right and win. Last week I received an email from Robert sharing news of the dismissal of his red light camera parking ticket. Bravo, hip-hip-hooray, kudos to Robert!

Here’s how Robert beat this unjust ticket

The red light camera ticket defense

Here’s Robert’s story

In June I was issued a red light ticket. I’m the only one driving my car and I admittedly was in the car when the ticket was issued.

When I got the ticket I was shocked. I never go through red lights AND I know of the camera at this location since I travel it every day AND in case I forgot my WAZE reminds me each day.

I was shocked at the issuance of the ticket and started wondering where my head was that day until I inspected it more carefully. I was proceeding straight (on Queens Blvd.) and the red lights shown on the ticket were for the turning lane!

I submitted a defense and just received the following decision (of course not acknowledging the fault of DOT!): “…Persuasive denial claim and timely submission warrant dismissal. Dismissed.” Robert realized that the red light was only for the turning lane. His chariot was traveling in the through lane.

Seeing is believing

Here are the documents:

Here’s the judge’s decision

Commentary

How about another round of applause for Robert, his defense, and his kindness in sharing his success with us.

I do not like red light camera tickets. Red light cameras at intersections cause accidents. I was interviewed by Lawyers.com about the danger of red light cameras. Here’s a quote:

4 Comments

Lynn • July 19, 2017 at 7:37 pm

This is a strange situation but I need help with this red light ticket. We rented a car in New York City to drive to New Jersey. The rental agency just contacted us, 3 months later, stating that we got a red light ticket within 10 minutes of renting the car. Furthermore, they sent us a copy of the ticket with no photo evidence. I went on the NYC website and they don’thave photo evidence either. No evidence we were even driving.
Do I even bother paying this? What are the ramifications?

Lawrence Berezin • July 20, 2017 at 8:47 am

Hi Lynn,
Good morning.
I’m sorry but I don’t handle red light tickets and don’t have knowledge of the process other than to yell at my son for getting too many of ’em.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry

Luis • May 9, 2019 at 10:31 pm

Was mailed a ticket with no photo no proof at all that i ran a light and i know for sure i did not i never do so if i did I’d remember can they just ticket me with no proof?

Lawrence Berezin • May 11, 2019 at 10:06 am

Hi, Luis,
No. Especially, not a camera ticket.
I would read the entire notice carefully because they usually have a photo of your car or invite you to view the video on a certain website.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry