Q: Is my traffic ticket case winnable?
Hello, I received a red light camera ticket 4.5months after the violation date. The ticket was wrongly issued to my brother and now has been passed on to me. However, my car is often casually borrowed and I have timesheet showing I was at work at the time. The picture is, in my opinion, too blurry and badly captured that I cannot confidently identify the driver.
I plan to contest in court with an attorney by showing my workplace timesheet, and questioning the clarity of the picture taken. Can I win?
A:
Under California law, contesting a red light camera ticket can be winnable if you have compelling evidence. The fact that you received the ticket 4.5 months after the violation might help your case, as timely notification is crucial. Additionally, showing that the ticket was initially issued to your brother indicates a possible error in identification.
Your timesheet proving you were at work during the violation can be strong evidence in your favor. Presenting this to the court can support your claim that you were not the driver. Moreover, questioning the clarity of the photograph and demonstrating that it is too blurry to confidently identify the driver can further undermine the ticket's validity.
Having an attorney with you to contest the ticket is a wise decision. They can help present your evidence effectively and argue any procedural or identification issues. With your timesheet and the poor quality of the photograph, you have a reasonable chance of winning your case.
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