I received a citation in the mail because my vehicle was photographed making a right turn at a red light; going through a red light.
City Of Philadelphia Office of Administrative Review
100 South Broach Street, Suite 400
I was in receipt of a letter scheduling a Hearing relative to a ‘red light’ ticket (car/license photographed by remote camera). Pennsylvania does not allow mail adjudication of 'red light' tickets which ends up allowing the state to steal money from the public without a proper hearing. The only people who can contest such citations in-person are those who are unemployed or on welfare. Most of us lose money and time by having to attend in-person as opposed to ajudicating the matter via the mails.
The cameras do not show who the driver is in the vehicle and many people allow other people to drive their car. So when a friend, colleague or other drives your vehicle and they go through a red light and they are photographed, the courts have NO WAY of knowing let alone proving who was behind the wheel of the vehicle. In other words, THEY HAVE NO PROOF OF GUILT, however, by forcing an in-person hearing which will typically cost one more to attend or cost someone 'valuable time' they get to steal mone
I have people who rely on me for their health and well being. It would cost me time, more money than the citation costs in order to battle for justice in the courts and the Courts, the City, government KNOW THIS! Rather than adjudicate the matter via the mails by offering proof of 'guilt,' they force citizens to go to a hearing in-person to defend themself. The courts know it costs more money to attend an in-person hearing (fuel, tolls, as well as costs relative to losing business by taking time off of work) and realize that it will force people to pay up even when they are not guilty. Additionally, it is not the job of the citizen to do investigations for the police as to whom was actually driving.
My business is nearly 2 hours from Philadelphia (depending upon traffic) and it’s obvious it doesn’t make sense for me to abandon my business to fight for $100 and it’s a shame the city/state relies on these underhanded, unscrupulous tactics to obtain funds. It's right up there with lawyers who sue people knowing that despite innocense or guilt, people will settle out of court to save money.
The city is suppose to have the burden of proof and that proof can be supplied via mail or even via an online upload. Despite having absolutely no evidence of my involvement with this alleged 'crime', Google 75 Pa. C. S. § 3116 citizens are at the mercy of government tyrannical powers. The courts know they cannot prove their case as they do not know who drives the vehicle, but they rely on people just paying the fine rather than fighting it in court; in essence, acting as legal extortionists. "Pay the fine or come in-person and pay the expense of travel, fuel, time and missed business." How about you allow adjudication via the mail or online? Oh, that's right; that increases the chances you'll lose and won't collect the $100. Other states at least allow some form of mail adjudication.
Questions which could have been answered online or via mail:
Are their images of the Driver? If so please provide them.
Was the ticket issued by a Philadelphia Police Officer with primary jurisdiction over that area?
• Is there a clear warning sign of the camera posted before the intersection in a conspicuous place, and if so, was it installed at least 60 days prior to when the violation occurred?
• Is the yellow light at that intersection timed in accordance with the speed limit?
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I received a citation in the mail because my vehicle was photographed making a right turn at a red light; going through a red light.
City Of Philadelphia Office of Administrative Review
100 South Broach Street, Suite 400
I was in receipt of a letter scheduling a Hearing relative to a ‘red light’ ticket (car/license photographed by remote camera). Pennsylvania does not allow mail adjudication of 'red light' tickets which ends up allowing the state to steal money from the public without a proper hearing. The only people who can contest such citations in-person are those who are unemployed or on welfare. Most of us lose money and time by having to attend in-person as opposed to ajudicating the matter via the mails.
The cameras do not show who the driver is in the vehicle and many people allow other people to drive their car. So when a friend, colleague or other drives your vehicle and they go through a red light and they are photographed, the courts have NO WAY of knowing let alone proving who was behind the wheel of the vehicle. In other words, THEY HAVE NO PROOF OF GUILT, however, by forcing an in-person hearing which will typically cost one more to attend or cost someone 'valuable time' they get to steal mone
I have people who rely on me for their health and well being. It would cost me time, more money than the citation costs in order to battle for justice in the courts and the Courts, the City, government KNOW THIS! Rather than adjudicate the matter via the mails by offering proof of 'guilt,' they force citizens to go to a hearing in-person to defend themself. The courts know it costs more money to attend an in-person hearing (fuel, tolls, as well as costs relative to losing business by taking time off of work) and realize that it will force people to pay up even when they are not guilty. Additionally, it is not the job of the citizen to do investigations for the police as to whom was actually driving.
My business is nearly 2 hours from Philadelphia (depending upon traffic) and it’s obvious it doesn’t make sense for me to abandon my business to fight for $100 and it’s a shame the city/state relies on these underhanded, unscrupulous tactics to obtain funds. It's right up there with lawyers who sue people knowing that despite innocense or guilt, people will settle out of court to save money.
The city is suppose to have the burden of proof and that proof can be supplied via mail or even via an online upload. Despite having absolutely no evidence of my involvement with this alleged 'crime', Google 75 Pa. C. S. § 3116 citizens are at the mercy of government tyrannical powers. The courts know they cannot prove their case as they do not know who drives the vehicle, but they rely on people just paying the fine rather than fighting it in court; in essence, acting as legal extortionists. "Pay the fine or come in-person and pay the expense of travel, fuel, time and missed business." How about you allow adjudication via the mail or online? Oh, that's right; that increases the chances you'll lose and won't collect the $100. Other states at least allow some form of mail adjudication.
Questions which could have been answered online or via mail:
Are their images of the Driver? If so please provide them.
Was the ticket issued by a Philadelphia Police Officer with primary jurisdiction over that area?
• Is there a clear warning sign of the camera posted before the intersection in a conspicuous place, and if so, was it installed at least 60 days prior to when the violation occurred?
• Is the yellow light at that intersection timed in accordance with the speed limit?
Reference: http://law.onecle.com/pennsylvania/vehicles/00.031.016.000.html