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Traffic Light Camera Ticket Question

Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:00 pm
Posted by Bstacy
Member since Aug 2013
182 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:00 pm
Got a "ticket/bill" in the mail saying the car registered to me violated a traffic law by running a red light. No picture of my car w/ license plate. I ignored the first three. Got one the other day saying if I fail to pay it will get turned over to a collection agency, which will have a negative affect on credit rating.

I had no intention of paying until I saw the negative affect on credit statement.

Advice is welcomed.
Posted by lsuwontonwrap
Member since Aug 2012
34147 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:01 pm to
Stop running red lights
Posted by Syd
Member since Sep 2012
2962 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:01 pm to
You gonna get raped bro.
Posted by indianswim
Plano, TX
Member since Jan 2010
18707 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:02 pm to
There should be a number to call to dispute it. Don't ignore it.

Everyone I've known who's disputed these things have won, except 1 who was guilty as hell. The burden of proof is on them and they are obligated to show it to you.
Posted by Bstacy
Member since Aug 2013
182 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:03 pm to
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quote:

You going to get raped bro


I don't plan on going to Krystal
This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 3:06 pm
Posted by jdeval1
Member since Dec 2009
7525 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:04 pm to
The can't do anything. The collection is just a threat. I think they'd have to change a current law in order to do that but maybe they will down the road. I sent them Monopoly money for one a few years back. I wasn't even driving the car so I'm not paying.

LINK
Posted by Demshoes
Up in here
Member since Aug 2015
10186 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:07 pm to
You did not incur a debt or any other obligation requiring you to pay something. If they do try the credit report route, dispute immediately.
Posted by airfernando
Member since Oct 2015
15248 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:09 pm to
as said, you can dispute the credit and will easily win. However, you need to quit breaking the law or stop letting someone drive your vehicle.
Posted by go ta hell ole miss
Member since Jan 2007
13615 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:11 pm to
Admins, can we get a traffic light camera board?

These threads used to be once every few months. Now they are once every few days.
This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 3:13 pm
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18118 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:11 pm to
Throw in the trash can. Check your credit (transUnion more than likley) in a few months. They will report it. You can dispute with Transunion and they will take it off. When you dispute it all you need to say is you never entered into any agreement with the company reporting the debt.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
37025 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:25 pm to
If they never even show it's your car or your plate, how do they know it's your car?

Call and dispute it. If they can't prove it's you, game over.

Eventually they WILL turn it over to collections. Tell collections you don't owe it. Send them a cease and desist letter. They will ignore it. They will put it on your credit report. Dispute the report. The bureau will remove it when they realize there is no proof.

The collection agencies will continue to hound you. Tell them to pound sand.

Note: this is all assuming you are truly innocent. If you did run the light, pay the damn fine.
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76175 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:29 pm to
quote:

Admins, can we get a traffic light camera board?

These threads used to be once every few months. Now they are once every few days.

Agree
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
32702 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:36 pm to
If you are in Louisiana, they cannot report it to the credit agencies due to a big class action lawsuit from a couple years ago.

Throw it away.
Posted by Wooly
Member since Feb 2012
13851 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:40 pm to
Got one in Orleans parish. Won't they boot my car if I don't pay? There is a pic of my car and plate.
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120172 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:41 pm to
Yes, if you park on street and meter maid runs your plate you will get boot

Didnt pay ticket for 2 years. No repercussions. Then boom got the boot.
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
32702 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:41 pm to
No idea what they will do at the local level. I'm only talking about the "hurt your credit" threat.
Posted by Wooly
Member since Feb 2012
13851 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:43 pm to
Well it was a turn right on red violation, I did it, so I'll pay it. Oh well
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120172 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:48 pm to
Ive gotten tickets since then, I just dont park on street anymore or if I know I am I drive the other car

frick this city, wont get another dime from me
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
31055 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:49 pm to
Girlfriend just got one in the mail here in Chicago and they always provide 3 pictures with it. One showing you before the light with it red, one with you in the intersection, and one of your plate. If they don't provide photo or video evidence, that's weird.
Posted by theenemy
Member since Oct 2006
13078 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:54 pm to
Screw that.

They have no proof you were driving and in court they cannot force you to testify.
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