Comments on: Red Light Cameras http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras Online magazine and city guide for Marietta, Georgia Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:13:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jo http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-4310 Jo Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:47:04 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-4310 I can see that the turning signal light is red....yellow is not on the top I can see that the turning signal light is red….yellow is not on the top

]]> By: Henry A. Turner, Attorney at Law http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-4097 Henry A. Turner, Attorney at Law Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:39:20 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-4097 We are currently in the process of investigating potential legal claims against such local Ordinances and would be pleased to give you a Free Consultation. Cases that we accept will be on a Contingency Fee basis. Henry A. Turner TURNER LAW OFFICES, LLC (404) 261-7787 Notice: The purpose of this posting is to identify select issues that may be of interest to readers. Under Georgia's Code of Professional Responsibility, portions of this communication may constitute attorney advertising. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or opinion, and is not a substitute for the advice of retained counsel. We are currently in the process of investigating potential legal claims against such local Ordinances and would be pleased to give you a Free Consultation. Cases that we accept will be on a Contingency Fee basis.

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]]> By: K http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-4093 K Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:30:49 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-4093 Marietta (and on a larger scale) Cobb County has a horrible track record for unnecessary traffic citations. Quickly scanning the articles cited, there is no proof that these cameras work, thereby proving this just a way for the city to line their pockets. I saw no sign at my intersection (Allgood & Cobb), but I'm sure if not there already, one will be erected shortly. I find it interesting that my citation came from Tempe. Surely you could find a way to keep the outsourcing local and improve our own economy and unemployment rates? Sad. Marietta (and on a larger scale) Cobb County has a horrible track record for unnecessary traffic citations. Quickly scanning the articles cited, there is no proof that these cameras work, thereby proving this just a way for the city to line their pockets. I saw no sign at my intersection (Allgood & Cobb), but I’m sure if not there already, one will be erected shortly.
I find it interesting that my citation came from Tempe. Surely you could find a way to keep the outsourcing local and improve our own economy and unemployment rates? Sad.

]]> By: Betsey Ellingsen http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-3901 Betsey Ellingsen Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:30:38 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-3901 We just received a traffic violation notice. It says the alleged incident happened on 9/22 at 1:25 PM by my husband and our Kia Soul. First of all my husband was at work with his white Ford Focus. The picture they sent us is of a Ford Expedition or Explorer with a trailer hitch and key lock entry to open the trunk. Our Kia has neither. Also I had my Kia parked in the parking lot of Pebblebrook High School at the time of the alleged violation. I am a teacher, and I was in class teaching at the time. So unless someone stole my Kia, drove it to Marietta, transformed it into a much larger Ford SUV, and then re-transformed it back and re-parked exactly at my parking space in Mableton, there is something FISHY going on here. The license plate that was photographed is off by one digit from our Kia. Now we have to send in an affadavit contesting the violation when we did nothing? We will have to take time off from work to go to Court? What is going on here? This is ridiculous. And I am very upset. We just received a traffic violation notice. It says the alleged incident happened on 9/22 at 1:25 PM by my husband and our Kia Soul. First of all my husband was at work with his white Ford Focus. The picture they sent us is of a Ford Expedition or Explorer with a trailer hitch and key lock entry to open the trunk. Our Kia has neither. Also I had my Kia parked in the parking lot of Pebblebrook High School at the time of the alleged violation. I am a teacher, and I was in class teaching at the time. So unless someone stole my Kia, drove it to Marietta, transformed it into a much larger Ford SUV, and then re-transformed it back and re-parked exactly at my parking space in Mableton, there is something FISHY going on here. The license plate that was photographed is off by one digit from our Kia. Now we have to send in an affadavit contesting the violation when we did nothing? We will have to take time off from work to go to Court? What is going on here? This is ridiculous. And I am very upset.

]]> By: Michael http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-3558 Michael Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:18:14 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-3558 http://trafficticketusa.com/blawg/?m=200801 Third article in this blog addresses the non-payment issue of red-light cameras in several metro Atlanta cities. It looks as if not paying a red-light camera ticket has little to no consequences. Possibly a collection agency may cause an issue with your credit report but that is not yet confirmed to be the case. Any issue of an unpaid red-light ticket on a consumer's credit report may be disputed and removed since there is no proof that any consumer was the motorist who was actually driving the vehicle; and/or there is no proof that the consumer received proper legal notification of the red-light camera ticket through the mail. The consumer then has the right not only to have the collection item removed from their credit report, but the consumer also then has the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both the collection agency and the city or county for damages. http://trafficticketusa.com/blawg/?m=200801

Third article in this blog addresses the non-payment issue of red-light cameras in several metro Atlanta cities. It looks as if not paying a red-light camera ticket has little to no consequences. Possibly a collection agency may cause an issue with your credit report but that is not yet confirmed to be the case.

Any issue of an unpaid red-light ticket on a consumer’s credit report may be disputed and removed since there is no proof that any consumer was the motorist who was actually driving the vehicle; and/or there is no proof that the consumer received proper legal notification of the red-light camera ticket through the mail. The consumer then has the right not only to have the collection item removed from their credit report, but the consumer also then has the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both the collection agency and the city or county for damages.

]]> By: Michael http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-3557 Michael Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:51:34 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-3557 Found this in the Thursday July 28, 2011 Los Angeles Times. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0727-red-light-cameras-20110727,0,496609.story But for those who ignore them and do not show up in court or admit guilt, neither the city nor the court system will force them to pay. Additionally, Cmdr. Blake Chow of the Los Angeles Police Department said those scofflaws face no risk to their credit rating, car registrations or driver's licenses. Part of the reason that these "red light camera tickets" are unenforceable is that it is unclear who is driving the vehicle at the time of infraction AND it is unclear as to whether legal notifications are being properly delivered by mail. Does Cobb County follow the same or similar practices regarding enforcement of red light camera tickets as reported in this article from Los Angeles? Does this same set of Found this in the Thursday July 28, 2011 Los Angeles Times.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0727-red-light-cameras-20110727,0,496609.story

But for those who ignore them and do not show up in court or admit guilt, neither the city nor the court system will force them to pay. Additionally, Cmdr. Blake Chow of the Los Angeles Police Department said those scofflaws face no risk to their credit rating, car registrations or driver’s licenses.

Part of the reason that these “red light camera tickets” are unenforceable is that it is unclear who is driving the vehicle at the time of infraction AND it is unclear as to whether legal notifications are being properly delivered by mail.

Does Cobb County follow the same or similar practices regarding enforcement of red light camera tickets as reported in this article from Los Angeles?

Does this same set of

]]> By: Brent Dawson http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-3204 Brent Dawson Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:05:19 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-3204 I got a ticket from the camera on allgood and 41,i clearly ran the red light,no disputing that. The problem i have was why does the city make it my problem if i was not driving the car.The government puts the burden on me to prove that i was not driving the car,versus them proving i was driving the car.If i tell the government that i was not driving the car,they want me to tell them who was driving the car,thats not my job,thats there's.the city solicitor was so proud of his little red light cameras,I am quite convinced that this is just a way for the gov to generate an income,wish i could do this. The citizens of marietta need to ban together to get rid of these red light cameras,and send a messege to the wacko solicitor.I believe they try to make it a civil thing rather than a crimal one,im not sure,but i dont think you loose any pts with this system.We just need kick big brother to the curb,thanks for keeping us safe by installing red light cameras,me and my children feel so much safer in great Marietta I got a ticket from the camera on allgood and 41,i clearly ran the red light,no disputing that.

The problem i have was why does the city make it my problem if i was not driving the car.The government puts the burden on me to prove that i was not driving the car,versus them proving i was driving the car.If i tell the government that i was not driving the car,they want me to tell them who was driving the car,thats not my job,thats there’s.the city solicitor was so proud of his little red light cameras,I am quite convinced that this is just a way for the gov to generate an income,wish i could do this.
The citizens of marietta need to ban together to get rid of these red light cameras,and send a messege to the wacko solicitor.I believe they try to make it a civil thing rather than a crimal one,im not sure,but i dont think you loose any pts with this system.We just need kick big brother to the curb,thanks for keeping us safe by installing red light cameras,me and my children feel so much safer in great Marietta

]]> By: Marietta.com http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-3129 Marietta.com Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:56:04 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-3129 According to the City of Marietta, 2009 revenues at all three intersections were $1,420,466, minus expenses of $553,844, equals a profit of $866,622. 2010 revenues were $1,322,928, minus expenses of $434,808, equals a profit of $888,120. According to the City of Marietta, 2009 revenues at all three intersections were $1,420,466, minus expenses of $553,844, equals a profit of $866,622. 2010 revenues were $1,322,928, minus expenses of $434,808, equals a profit of $888,120.

]]> By: Jack Reacher http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-3127 Jack Reacher Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:10:40 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-3127 As a resident of Marietta, I am curious to the gross & net revenues for the red light cameras in 2009 & 2010??? Please let us know. As a resident of Marietta, I am curious to the gross & net revenues for the red light cameras in 2009 & 2010??? Please let us know.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.marietta.com/red-light-cameras/comment-page-1#comment-3097 Lauren Thu, 26 May 2011 12:31:07 +0000 http://www.marietta.com/?p=743#comment-3097 The yellow arrow light is yellow...i believe this is what he was referring to. The yellow arrow light is yellow…i believe this is what he was referring to.

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