Bicyclists Can be Cited For Red Light, Stop Signs Tickets and More

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

Bicyclists Can be Cited For Red Light, Stop Signs Tickets and More-blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets.

 

By law ( California Vehicle Code section  21200) , “Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this division, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.” Essentially this means that cyclists are to act and be treated as drivers of cars. However many inexperienced or non professional bicyclists are not aware that the vehicle code applies to them while they are on a non-motor driven device, moved exclusively by human power. Unfortunately, this is no excuse, and while it may seem unfair, bicyclists (of any level of experience) are expected to know the rules of the road and abide by them.

It is true a driver of a bicyclist can be cited for a red light, a stop sign violation, for wearing ear plugs in both ears while riding, etc. What more, is that many of the  violations committed while on a bicycle will carry a point (or more) and can affect your driver’ s license and insurance rates. Luckily a ticket issued to a bicyclist can be fought or contested in the same way as a ticket received while driving a car.

–  blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. 

If you get cited for a red light photo ticket, contact us at www.ticketbust.com or call us at (800) 850-8038.

Knowing What To Include In A Trial By Declaration Statement Is Crucial For Successfully Fighting Your Traffic Ticket In The Written Form

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by

Knowing What To Include In A Trial By Declaration Statement Is Crucial For Successfully Fighting Your Traffic Ticket In The Written Form -blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets.  

A Trial by Written Declaration is one of the best ways to get your ticket dismissed. Did you know that the average time a judge spends reviewing a Trial by Declaration is only about 5 – 10 minutes. This is why any statement you make on your Trial by Declaration should be done in an organized, easy to read, and easily understood manner.

 

A few things you should include in a Trial by Declaration statement:

 

  • ·         You should briefly describe what exactly you are being cited for
  • ·         Describe the surrounding conditions such as weather, traffic, and road conditions
  • ·         Describe where the officer was located and if there was anything in between you two that could have prevented the officer from seeing what exactly you were doing
  • ·         You can include any facts you feel are important, just try and keep from straying and stick to those facts that are relevant
  • ·         If there was an emergency situation causing you to do what you did, it is possible the court could see this as a valid excuse
  • ·         If there are any valid defenses that you can find that apply to you then include those as well

Knowing what to include in a Trial by Declaration statement is crucial for successfully fighting your traffic ticket in the written form.   –  blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. 

If you get cited for a red light photo ticket, contact us at www.ticketbust.com or call us at (800) 850-8038.  For Spanish, please visit www.Combatesuticket.com or call (818) 584-3689.  For more information on how TicketBust can help to beat your cell phone ticket, visit www.fightcellphonetickets.com or call (800) 850-8038.

Why Every Camera Enforced Intersection Doesn’t Have Warning Signs Posted

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

Why Every Camera Enforced Intersection Doesn’t Have Warning Signs Posted -blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets.  blog also submitted to photoenforced.com  

 

The California Vehicle Code only requires that warning signs be posted to notify drivers of camera enforced intersections and that these signs be posted either at all approaches to the intersection or at all main entrances into a city including (freeways, bridges, and state highway routes).

 

Many times you will see warning signs posted right next to the traffic signal light, however not always. Sometimes warning signs might even be posted at the previous, non- camera enforced intersection which can be misleading or cause confusion. So while a City may not be in violation of the Vehicle Code requirements if they don’t have warning signs placed at the intersection (since they have a choice in the placement), if any signs you do find are blocked or damaged in a such a way you can’t see them, then you may have something that can help you in getting your ticket dismissed because warning signs do have to be reasonably visible. Be sure to take pictures of the signs to show they are not visible and take them to court with you or include them with your Trial by Written Declaration if you choose to fight your ticket in writing using form TR-205 (available at your local courthouse).-  blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. 

If you get cited for a red light photo ticket, contact us at www.ticketbust.com or call us at (800) 850-8038.  For Spanish, please visit www.Combatesuticket.com or call (818) 584-3689.  For more information on how TicketBust can help to beat your cell phone ticket, visit www.fightcellphonetickets.com or call (800) 850-8038.

Even if LA Shuts Down Red Light Don’t Forget About the One You Already Have

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

Even if LA Shuts Down Red Light Don’t Forget About the One You Already Have-blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets.  blog also submitted to photoenforced.com

 

As many know, Los Angeles has announced plans to stop using cameras to enforce red light violators at numerous intersections throughout the city. While many are rejoicing that the cameras may be shut down by the end of June, don’t forget about the red light ticket you currently have! The program ending would prevent future red light camera tickets from being issued but  don’t assume that any current red light camera ticket you have from the City of Los Angeles will just automatically vanish if the red light camera system ends. To avoid potential problems just be sure to follow up on any outstanding tickets. You can always check the status of your ticket on the court website to see if it is still active or closed. Remember if the ticket is already filed and active with the court before the city’s red light program ends (if in fact does end) then it may not automatically be dropped and if you don’t follow up on the ticket it may go to collections or affect you negatively in other ways if the DMV is notified (LA courts exercise their own discretion and can choose to refer your information to a collections agency OR the DMV OR Both, although it is rumored they usually stick with the first option). –  blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. 

If you get cited for a red light photo ticket, contact us at www.ticketbust.com or call us at (800) 850-8038.  For Spanish, please visit www.Combatesuticket.com or call (818) 584-3689.  For more information on how TicketBust can help to beat your cell phone ticket, visit www.fightcellphonetickets.com or call (800) 850-8038. 

 

 

 

 

.

 

Steve Miller, CEO, speaks on KFWB NEWS TALK 980 AM on the Penny & Phil Show Providing His Expertise on Contesting Traffic Tickets.

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by

June 16, 2011 – Penny & Phil, from KFWB NEWS TALK 980 AM interviewed Steve Miller, CEO of ticketbust.com. Steve provided his thoughts on the current state of Red Light Camera Tickets, and how ticketbust.com helps drivers contest Traffic Tickets. KFWB NEWS TALK 980 features some of America’s top personalities and a full range of topical news, traffic, financial, sports and lifestyle programming. KFWB NEWS TALK 980‘s news programming includes “LA’s Morning News” featuring Penny Griego and Phil Hulett weekdays from 5am-9am.  To hear the entire show click here.

How Changes to Traffic School Laws Will Affect Those With Multiple Red Light Camera Tickets

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

How Changes to Traffic School Laws Will Affect Those With Multiple Red Light Camera Tickets-blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets.  blog also submitted to www.photoenforced.com

There is a new law effective July 1, 2011 that will affect CA Traffic School laws. Say you get multiple red light camera tickets within an 18 month period, well there will no longer be the possibility of taking traffic school more than once. Whereas before repeat violators could still take a Traffic School course if the court allowed it, now the courts will no longer be able to exercise this type of discretion.

The law will no longer allow superior courts to “mask” a conviction as a dismissal after traffic school is taken IF there is already a “masked” conviction on a person’s record within the previous 18 months. So you are still allowed one in 18 months, but there is no chance you can do Traffic School multiple times any more.

Basically the purpose of the law is to prevent the Courts from allowing  repeat violators more than one Traffic School dismissal within 18 months, so drivers should be aware of this new law, always remember to drive safely, and take special caution at camera enforced intersections.

Constitutionality of Red Light Cameras Being Scrutinized Once Again

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

Constitutionality of Red Light Cameras Being Scrutinized Once Again

-blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. blog also submitted to photoenforced.com

Since the development of automated traffic enforcement questions have been raised and lawsuits have been launched to challenge the constitutionality and fairness of these systems.

Just last month, an attorney in Orlando Florida spoke out it court arguing the red-light camera law is unconstitutional. For a long time running, many have felt the system robs individuals ticketed of the constitutional rights to due process and equal protection under the law. It is rumored that several other attorneys with clients that have received a red light camera ticket will also go to court this June to argue their cases. This could be the beginning  of a statewide revolt against red light cameras that could certainly turn nationwide if word gets around to enough disgruntled motorists –  blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. 

If you get cited for a red light photo ticket, contact us at www.ticketbust.com or call us at (800) 850-8038.  For Spanish, please visit www.Combatesuticket.com or call (818) 584-3689.  For more information on how TicketBust can help to beat your cell phone ticket, visit www.fightcellphonetickets.com or call (800) 850-8038.

What to do When a Camera Ticket has an Un – Clear Photo of You

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

What to do When a Camera Ticket has an Un – Clear Photo of You –blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets.  blog also submitted to photoenforced.com

 

Those red light cameras tickets you receive in the mail can be tricky to deal with. Many find themselves stuck with a ticket that says they were the driver but doesn’t actually have clear photo of the driver’s face.

 

If you receive a ticket in the mail that says you were the driver but it doesn’t have a clear picture of your face it can be frustrating because without a clear picture how can you even tell yourself if it was you driving? There is a way you can send in a form saying that someone else was the driver, but with a blurry picture how can you tell who it is.

 

You could of course go into court and let a judge see for himself that there is no possible way you could be identified as the driver based on the picture on the ticket. You could also explain to a judge that you can’t identify anyone else as the driver because of the poor picture quality. But going into court can be a hassle and scary for some, so it’s much easier to handle situations like this without going into court, with a Trial by Written Declaration. Using a Trial by Written Declaration you can explain the situation and even include a recent photograph of yourself for the judge to use as a comparison to the picture of the driver on the ticket. In situations like this there is a good chance your ticket will be dismissed.

–  blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. 

 

If you get cited for a red light photo ticket, contact us at www.ticketbust.com or call us at (800) 850-8038.  For Spanish, please visit www.Combatesuticket.com or call (818) 584-3689.  For more information on how TicketBust can help to beat your cell phone ticket, visit www.fightcellphonetickets.com or call (800) 850-8038.

What is meant by Red Time on a Camera Ticket?

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

What is meant by Red Time on a Camera Ticket? –blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets.  blog also submitted to photoenforced.com

A red light camera system at any given camera enforced intersection is supposed to be activated and enforcement is supposed to begin, when the traffic light turns red. These systems are not supposed to take a photograph during the time the traffic light is yellow or green. So, if a driver is facing a red light and enters the intersection the camera will activate and take a picture.

 

The “late time” or “red time” is the length of time the traffic signal was red before the vehicle entered the intersection. There are usually two red times. Once being how long the light was red before the vehicle entered the intersection, and the other being the length of time that elapsed between the time the first picture was taken (when the vehicle first entered the intersection) and the time the second picture was taken where the vehicle was actually traveling through the intersection. It’s a good idea to check the red time on your ticket because courts tend to more lenient on drivers with very short late times (example one tenth of a second or two tenths of a second). –  blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. 

If you get cited for a red light photo ticket, contact us at www.ticketbust.com or call us at (800) 850-8038.  For Spanish, please visit www.Combatesuticket.com or call (818) 584-3689.  For more information on how TicketBust can help to beat your cell phone ticket, visit www.fightcellphonetickets.com or call (800) 850-8038.

How to Read a West Hollywood, San Francisco Red Light Photo Camera Ticket

/0 Comments/in , , /by

How to Read a West Hollywood, San Francisco Red Light Photo Camera Ticket

-blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets.  blog also submitted to photoenforced.com

 

Not all red light camera tickets are the same as there are different red light camera companies. Some are easier to read then others. If you have ever received a Red Light Photo Ticket in cities like West Hollywood and San Francisco you may have had difficulty trying to figure out what all those numbers mean at the top of your photograph.

 

Cities like West Hollywood or San Francisco use the technology of ACS camera systems and on these camera tickets there is a photo of the vehicle’s position when the light first turns red and a picture of the vehicles position when it is going through the intersection. There is a square block at the top center of each photograph. There are numbers and symbols listed on these square data blocks that translate into things like the speed of your vehicle at the time you passed through the intersection, the date of the violation, and the timing of the traffic signals.

 

If you are looking at the square data block on the first photograph, it is important to know that the first set of numbers is the time of day, the set of numbers to the left of this is the Date/Month/ Year. The next line of numbers reflects how long the light was yellow before the light turned red, and the last set of numbers to the left of this reflect how the long the light was red before the vehicle entered the intersection.

 

As for the data box on the second photograph, it is important to know that the first row of numbers here is also the time and date. The second and third rows are a little different though. The second row tells you how much time has passed in between Photograph One of the vehicle and Photograph Two, how long the light has been red between Photograph One and Two. On the third and final row, there is the violation counter (if there was only one person that ran a red light ahead of you then the violation counter will read 002), and the last set of numbers reflects the speed of your vehicle. If you plan on fighting your ticket then it definitely helps to understand what all those numbers mean. –  blog submitted by ticketbust.com, helping drivers contest and dismiss their traffic tickets. 

If you get cited for a red light photo ticket, contact us at www.ticketbust.com or call us at (800) 850-8038.  For Spanish, please visit www.Combatesuticket.com or call (818) 584-3689.  For more information on how TicketBust can help to beat your cell phone ticket, visit www.fightcellphonetickets.com or call (800) 850-8038.