re: Traffic Camera tickets?

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I received a ticket in the mail the other day for not coming to a complete stop at a red light before turning right.

Anyone ever not pay one of these, if so what happened? Did you take it to court to dispute?

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I think you said in another post, this was in Lafayette.

You don't have to pay it. When you get the letter from the attorney's office that is in Ohio, just send them a letter asking to validate the debt (there are samples online). They will send you the same ticket, except a photocopy of it. Debt validation proves that you owe the dept, via SS# and signature agreeing to pay said debt. Obviously, they don't have it. After the second notice that I receive, I sent a cease and desist letter saying leave me alone or file a judgement. I have heard nothing from them. 1st one was 4 years ago, last one was a little over a year ago.


ETA: I can't speak for other cities, but if they are ran by private companies, like the one in Lafayette, it would be safe to assume the same.