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Speeding camera bill- a Floridian needs help

Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:05 pm
Posted by texmexdex
Member since Jun 2017
24 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:05 pm
I was visiting NO for the first time last month (great visit!) but came home and found out we racked up a $110 bill for going 10 over a posted limit. There are lots of posts on here about people not paying but hear me out.

1) Bill was not sent to me, the car I was driving was not in my name so it was sent to and addressed to someone else here in FL
2) I have no plans on coming back to NO in the near future so a boot doesn't scare me

If this was in my name I would say F this and not pay, but I am afraid of future ramifications I would not be able to deal with since it is not in my name. Any advice about what actually happens? Credit ding or no?

Last issues I would like to bring up in case I decide to fight this the way they want to (in court).

3) The person the notice was sent to has never been to NO, could sending a letter saying this get this thrown out?
4) Traffic cameras are illegal where I live in FL, could I use that in my case?
5) The location listed on the letter where the infraction occurred is not on the city's website of monitored intersections. And by looking at the map I don't think I drove near any of the posted intersections. The sun flare on the attached photos are so bad you can't make out any surroundings so how can they prove there was a sign posted that this area was monitored?

Thank you guys, I have been angrily scouring the internet since I found out about this. I hope some of the current lawsuits win so this doesn't have to be a part of your daily lives anymore.
Posted by tke857
Member since Jan 2012
12195 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:06 pm to
pay the fricking $110 and move on with life ya filthy animal
This post was edited on 6/30/17 at 3:07 pm
Posted by fareplay
Member since Nov 2012
6626 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:06 pm to
You didn't die, consider 110$ an insurance bill
Posted by spaceranger
Member since Jan 2017
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:07 pm to
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texmexdex Member since Jun 2017 1 post


hmmmm
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
106080 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:08 pm to
You escaped NOLA with your life. Consider yourself fortunate and don't tempt fate.
Posted by SuperSaint
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Member since Sep 2007
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:11 pm to
You sound like you are 15 years old


Or just retarded
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:20 pm to
So, you're not going to pay for a ticket you received when driving someone else's car which was sent to the other person who is innocent of the violation?
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
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Member since Mar 2016
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Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:25 pm to
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So, you're not going to pay for a ticket you received when driving someone else's car which was sent to the other person who is innocent of the violation?


No, the person that got the ticket isn't going to pay for the violations he/she never committed. If that person has any proof that they were in Florida the time the tickets were given (timesheets from work or something) I would tell them to send that to the city and tell the city to F off. That person was cited, but committed no violation; you don't have to volunteer your guilt. Screw the city they shouldn't be dabbling in unconstitutional behavior.

ETA: and if it's from a third party not actually the city/parish then just ignore it, nothing will happen.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
80761 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:35 pm to
Is it a civil violation?
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:59 pm to
quote:

ETA: and if it's from a third party not actually the city/parish then just ignore it, nothing will happen.




This is true in most places, but not in New Orleans if the car returns there and is spotted parked, it could get booted. If the person who got the ticket in the mail never intends to go to New Orleans, no worries-chunk it, but if does, he risks being booted.

I got one dismissed. If you were not driving the vehicle, there is a question asking if you know who was and you provide that info. I suppose he could lie and say he doesn't know.
Posted by Solo
Member since Aug 2008
8257 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:59 pm to
You got a ticket in your friend's vehicle. Irrespective of your political views on speed cameras, don't be a degenerate, and pay the fine.
Posted by texmexdex
Member since Jun 2017
24 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:59 pm to
yes I joined this page hoping someone local could offer some advice....sue me.
Posted by texmexdex
Member since Jun 2017
24 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:02 pm to
from my understanding yes, since it was from a camera
Posted by texmexdex
Member since Jun 2017
24 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:07 pm to
quote:

This is true in most places, but not in New Orleans if the car returns there and is spotted parked, it could get booted. If the person who got the ticket in the mail never intends to go to New Orleans, no worries-chunk it, but if does, he risks being booted.

I got one dismissed. If you were not driving the vehicle, there is a question asking if you know who was and you provide that info. I suppose he could lie and say he doesn't know.


Thank you for kindly responding.

That's what I figured, but I had seen some other people mention it could affect credit. I wish instead of insulting me or my intelligence people would realize that I'm legitimately trying to avoid getting the person this was mailed to in any trouble. But I don't agree with camera "tickets" and they are unconstitutional where I live which furthers my disdain for possibly having to pay this.
Posted by texmexdex
Member since Jun 2017
24 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:09 pm to
quote:

You didn't die, consider 110$ an insurance bill


So you're saying you should pay your insurance $110 every day you dont die?
Posted by rocket31
Member since Jan 2008
41888 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:10 pm to
Since it's a city issued ticket (speeding) it will affect credit

You can only ignore the red light tickets (but you will still get booted in Nola)
Posted by texmexdex
Member since Jun 2017
24 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:12 pm to
quote:

Since it's a city issued ticket (speeding) it will affect credit


Even if it was a camera speeding ticket? I know there's no way to avoid actual tickets since those cross state lines but this a ticket on the license plate not on anyone's license.
Posted by SuperSaint
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Member since Sep 2007
151567 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:15 pm to
quote:

that I'm legitimately trying to avoid getting the person this was mailed to in any trouble.
well how about paying the fine from you breaking the law in their vehicle a-hole
Posted by texmexdex
Member since Jun 2017
24 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:21 pm to
quote:

well how about paying the fine from you breaking the law in their vehicle a-hole



I make the car payments the car is just not in my name but thank you.

Sorry I don't feel like giving a handout to your city (actually, only half goes to your city since they outsourced this great idea) when they can't even tell me where I broke the law...that's why having actual police instead of a camera is much more effective
Posted by Demshoes
Up in here
Member since Aug 2015
10758 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:23 pm to
I would never pay that
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