Red light ticket...!

eNCore · 09-23-2009, 10:03 AM

I need you guys to help me out here. My girlfriend accidentally ran a red light while driving my car and got photoed by a camera. The ticket was issued to me since the car is under my name. My girlfriend got a couple tickets this year already and can not go to driving school. It will be really bad for her record if she gets another ticket. Since the ticket was issued to me and only the photo is her, so I was wondering if I can pay the ticket for her. Will anything happen? Thanks...

MyMorningBJ · 09-23-2009, 10:16 AM

'accidentally' = I'm in too big of a hurry and need to slow down the next traffic cycle while they wait for me to get out of the intersection?

Sounds like you are about to be the lucky owner of 1 point for about 400 bux, I doubt they will even bother to track down the actual driver of the vehicle unless you raise a stink about it.

eNCore · 09-23-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MyMorningBJ

'accidentally' = I'm in too big of a hurry and need to slow down the next traffic cycle while they wait for me to get out of the intersection?

It was 1 something in the morning and we were looking for a restaurant. I was in the car with her.

immiketoo · 09-23-2009, 10:25 AM

Don't worry about it. Red Light Tickets do not count against driving records as they must be issued through a village or city ordinance. At least in Illinois. I expect most states are the same, so look into that, but you should be fine.

darkcloud · 09-23-2009, 10:26 AM

Just pay it. Oh and demand BJ's whenever you want

Here in Ohio camera tickets are a no point violation. Sucks for you guys in Cali.

MCS · 09-23-2009, 10:27 AM

The ticket should state whether you'll be charged points or not.

In NYC, the red light ticket is mailed to the car's registered owner and there's no points, as long as its paid promptly (I just received a red light ticket 2 months ago)...

Hate the red light cameras, but it does catch you red handed/lead-footed

nmulax · 09-23-2009, 10:32 AM

Send them back the photo of her and a blown-up copy of your driver's license. How can they ticket you if it's obviously not you. You're not deputized; so it's not your responsibility/duty to assist them in finding out who was driving your car.

*edit - just read the post that you were in the car too. Might mean you're stuck paying it.

Makushr1 · 09-23-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud

Just pay it. Oh and demand BJ's whenever you want

Here in Ohio camera tickets are a no point violation. Sucks for you guys in Cali.

+1

eNCore · 09-23-2009, 10:46 AM

So the question is can I just pay the ticket for her?

Makushr1 · 09-23-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M-Turismo

So the question is can I just pay the ticket for her?

Im not from CA, so I dont know how the laws over there work, but they dont know who she is, even tho its her in the picture. all they want is the money, so pay it, and it should be over.

Peanuto · 09-23-2009, 11:00 AM

Here in MD it goes to the owner of the car, not to the driver, because the driver could be anybody. Also a no point here, $75 fine.

persian54 · 09-23-2009, 11:05 AM

It depends on how clear the photo is

you can always PAY For it, no question

they don't care as long as they get the money

just argue that it was you... and you were wearing a wig or something

I'm not joking.. .they can't prove it WASN't you

and most cases are people saying "thats not me!" rather than "that is ME!"

kyleb350 · 09-23-2009, 12:56 PM

Your car, your ticket.

eNCore · 09-23-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Phiberglass

You send a copy of your girlfriend's driver license stating it was her, and they will then send the ticket to your girlfriend and it will be on her record.

The point is to let it be on my record instead of my girlfriend's since my girlfriend can't really have anymore tickets since she already got two this year.

persian54 · 09-23-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Phiberglass

Oh. In that case, the ticket is issued to the registered owner of the car, which would be you. So it would go on your record. I still would recommend sending the ticket back saying you're unsure who is driving the car but it's not yourself. More than likely they will throw the ticket out, but if not you'll end up paying for it and the point will go on your record.

I was going to suggest this but thought he wanted to stay 'legal' lol

kyleb350 · 09-23-2009, 04:31 PM

For some reason, I don't think that excuse would fly. Only if you're car was reported stolen, that might work. It'll go on your record, which I think is what you wanted, right?

radix · 09-23-2009, 05:33 PM

I don't get what's so difficult about this... either pay the ticket or be prepared to rat on your girlfriend. Since they sent the ticket to you, and you don't want it on her driving record, pay the ticket and have your girlfriend recompense you in whatever currency you feel appropriate. That way she pays the ticket, but it goes on your record. The alternative is to contest the ticket and rat on your girlfriend.

CollinsE90 · 09-23-2009, 05:40 PM

in TN the red light ticket is 50 bucks and no points

BKV122 · 09-23-2009, 06:32 PM

Its your ticket since it was sent addressed to you. Nothing happens to the driver, if your girl wrote a check and paid it nothing would happen to her record.

UncleWede · 09-23-2009, 06:41 PM

When my son got one in my car, they ticketed me. I had to go to the city, fill out a form, and put him down as the driver. Then it went on his record and he paid the fine (and went to school).

But yes, the ticket is yours until you disprove it.

eNCore · 09-23-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

in TN the red light ticket is 50 bucks and no points

Are you serious? That is BS, the ticket I got is $436!!!

samwoo2go · 09-23-2009, 08:02 PM

lol you guys are tripping you don't have to pay shit. neither do your girlfriend. I just beat 1 less than 6 months ago.

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MyMorningBJ Banned 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: cali iTrader: (0)	'accidentally' = I'm in too big of a hurry and need to slow down the next traffic cycle while they wait for me to get out of the intersection? Sounds like you are about to be the lucky owner of 1 point for about 400 bux, I doubt they will even bother to track down the actual driver of the vehicle unless you raise a stink about it.
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darkcloud Colonel 346 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Just pay it. Oh and demand BJ's whenever you want Here in Ohio camera tickets are a no point violation. Sucks for you guys in Cali. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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nmulax Brigadier General 388 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Send them back the photo of her and a blown-up copy of your driver's license. How can they ticket you if it's obviously not you. You're not deputized; so it's not your responsibility/duty to assist them in finding out who was driving your car. edit - just read the post that you were in the car too. Might mean you're stuck paying it. __________________ Last edited by nmulax; 09-23-2009 at 10:47 AM..*
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eNCore ///M 5light 255 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 13 MCB ///M5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, 626 iTrader: (1)	So the question is can I just pay the ticket for her?
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Peanuto Private First Class 63 Rep 122 Posts Drives: E92 335i Lemans Blue M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Here in MD it goes to the owner of the car, not to the driver, because the driver could be anybody. Also a no point here, $75 fine.
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persian54 Lieutenant General 951 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	It depends on how clear the photo is you can always PAY For it, no question they don't care as long as they get the money just argue that it was you... and you were wearing a wig or something I'm not joking.. .they can't prove it WASN't you and most cases are people saying "thats not me!" rather than "that is ME!" __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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kyleb350 Brigadier General 427 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	For some reason, I don't think that excuse would fly. Only if you're car was reported stolen, that might work. It'll go on your record, which I think is what you wanted, right?
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radix you know he kills little girls like you 392 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	I don't get what's so difficult about this... either pay the ticket or be prepared to rat on your girlfriend. Since they sent the ticket to you, and you don't want it on her driving record, pay the ticket and have your girlfriend recompense you in whatever currency you feel appropriate. That way she pays the ticket, but it goes on your record. The alternative is to contest the ticket and rat on your girlfriend.
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CollinsE90 Where my bitches 767 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: Cadillac coupe deville Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: street corner checking profits iTrader: (0)	in TN the red light ticket is 50 bucks and no points __________________
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