Traffic light cameras have become a popular way to issue “auto-pilot” speeding tickets. Basically as a traffic light is turning red a series of photographs are taken. Some of these are used to identify any motorists that failed to stop at the light, while others are used to measure the speed of the vehicle as it passes through an intersection. There have been many claims that this technology is simply not accurate enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, however the recent case of a UK driver who was issued an 800 mph speeding ticket raises serious doubts about the whole system. That’s right: the camera claimed that the man was exceeding the speed of sound.

A clean record, and a long driving experience helps one achieve a reasonable insurance premium, and a promise of it lowering further over a period of time. Similarly, the driving record can act as a prejudicial factor when one faces charges of other offenses in a future period of time. The violation can sometimes escape the notice of DMVs in other states, as not all states share their DMV records. But, it would definitely be recorded in the police records. So, whenever there is a search performed on the cops’ system, the traffic violation is bound to show up.

In some states, after three moving violations a driver’s license can even be revoked. This is very inconvenient particularly for people who drive to work everyday. Further, even if the license is not revoked, increased anxiety about not getting involved in another violation can cause one to make more mistakes.

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