Ticket Problems in Arizona (Scottsdale: tax, budget, car)

[Maroon197]

My biggest problem with speed cameras is that they usurp the legal system. How can an individual get a fair shake in court when the only evidence against them is a photo robot? Can we ask it questions? No. So who does one ask questions to in court? A representative responsible for implementing and operating the camera. That same individual stands to gain 50% of the profit from your ticket, so the odds of fair and unbiased testimony aren't great. Where did citizen rights go?

[AZgarden]

Who do you work for? I don't remember seeing you listing your employer or don't you have one?????

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by nitram

Talk about having ticket problems...
Court date set for driver snapped 22 times by speed cameras
Charlie Jannetto - Jun. 25, 2008 02:26 PM
The Arizona Republic
SCOTTSDALE - The woman snagged 22 times by photo-enforcement cameras on Scottsdale's Loop 101 is scheduled for a July 22 pre-trial conference in Scottsdale City Court.

Jennifer Bitton, 24, of Las Vegas, was arrested by Arizona Department of Public Safety officers Friday on suspicion of criminal speeding, reckless driving and endangerment.

During a 45-day period starting in May, the woman was captured by photo-enforcement cameras on Loop 101 in Scottsdale 22 times, with her top speed at 92 mph, DPS officials said.

Bitton was living in the Valley temporarily when officers arrested her at her parents' north Scottsdale home, officials said.

"Photo enforcement exists to help slow people down, thereby ensuring the safety of everyone on the road," DPS Director Roger Vanderpool said in a statement. "Sadly, some drivers have no regard for the safety of others as they continue to recklessly speed."

During four months in 2006, a Chandler woman racked up more than 70 speeding tickets on Scottsdale's Loop 101.

I don't mind that they pick up random bimbos like these who blatantly disregards all things in life because her parents are rich and bail them out time after time. The Photo Radar Enforcement should pick up people like these, ASAP.....but when they start picking on the regular joe blows who works hard to earn every penny and may inadvertantly make a small mistake of going over 10MPH....then I have a problem!

[kdog]

Originally Posted by A2M69

I don't mind that they pick up random bimbos like these who blatantly disregards all things in life because her parents are rich and bail them out time after time. The Photo Radar Enforcement should pick up people like these, ASAP.....but when they start picking on the regular joe blows who works hard to earn every penny and may inadvertantly make a small mistake of going over 10MPH....then I have a problem!

Such hypocrisy! That the only difference between the gal with all the tickets and you or the OP is that she went longer before she got caught! What planet do you come from where you can drive more than 10MPH over the speed limit and not be risking a ticket? Doesn't the fact that you're blowing by 90% of the other cars on road give you any indication that you might be doing something wrong? Small mistake my foot. Those of us who drive at reasonable speeds are have to deal with scofflaw speeders don't have much sympathy for you.

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by kdog

Such hypocrisy! That the only difference between the gal with all the tickets and you or the OP is that she went longer before she got caught! What planet do you come from where you can drive more than 10MPH over the speed limit and not be risking a ticket? Doesn't the fact that you're blowing by 90% of the other cars on road give you any indication that you might be doing something wrong? Small mistake my foot. Those of us who drive at reasonable speeds are have to deal with scofflaw speeders don't have much sympathy for you.

Where is this country does going 10 mph over the limit make you blow by 90% of the other cars on the road? Anywhere I've lived 10 mph over is sometimes keeping up with the flow of traffic, never passing anyone. What planet are you living on?

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by kdog

Such hypocrisy! That the only difference between the gal with all the tickets and you or the OP is that she went longer before she got caught! What planet do you come from where you can drive more than 10MPH over the speed limit and not be risking a ticket? Doesn't the fact that you're blowing by 90% of the other cars on road give you any indication that you might be doing something wrong? Small mistake my foot. Those of us who drive at reasonable speeds are have to deal with scofflaw speeders don't have much sympathy for you.

K dog, there is a huge difference between say 1 or 2 unknown tickets vs. 30, 50, 70 tickets...where im from is this great planet called planet earth! you know they have cars there and stuff....where you from?

I'll keep doing my 10mph over and you can continue to enjoy smelling my exhaust fumes!

[stilldirrty]

Jealousy? Don't hate them cause they're rich.

Originally Posted by A2M69

I don't mind that they pick up random bimbos like these who blatantly disregards all things in life because her parents are rich and bail them out time after time. The Photo Radar Enforcement should pick up people like these, ASAP.....but when they start picking on the regular joe blows who works hard to earn every penny and may inadvertantly make a small mistake of going over 10MPH....then I have a problem!

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by stilldirrty

Jealousy? Don't hate them cause they're rich.

No not at all....I've "insert my screen name here"ed and nailed plenty of hot rich broads! I am mad that they won't help me

dirtball, don't you have to go get a fake id or aren't you late for the 99.9% off clearance sale at Wetseal something? ;-)

[stilldirrty]

Please don't be mad, because you're old and bitter at us young people, who are in their prime.

you've nailed broads, I believe that.
Hot and rich? -- most likely probably, Not.

Originally Posted by A2M69

No not at all....I've "insert my screen name here"ed and nailed plenty of hot rich broads! I am mad that they won't help me

dirtball, don't you have to go get a fake id or aren't you late for the 99.9% off clearance sale at Wetseal something? ;-)

[quietman187]

Of all the post, someone forgot to mention Redflex Traffic Systems, the other partner who makes money from this. For the morons who think this is actually for your safety, you probably never worked in a corporate environment involved with government enterprises. Repeated profit is the ONLY priority.
I haven't found one study from the Arizona DOT that states cameras and speed sensors are needed at these intersections or spots along the 101, especially the pair that are a half mile apart.
I was upset, and regret moving out here finding out that the government and city of scottsdale harrass its citizens in such a way that you're actually scared to drive! To combat the situation while driving on the 101, I get in the far left "fast" lane and slow down to 20 MPH when nearing these cameras, after I pass through them I gun it up to 90 or so until the next one. This pisses off everyone on the road and I think it's great!
I want to stop at one of these cameras and throw some old tshirts over them, but I guess they would take them off, run my DNA, and come to my house and arrest me for tampering with government speed control devices.
These devices have been outlawed in Texas and soon Louisiana because they cause accidents from people slamming on their brakes, which is what I try to do to prove a point. Speed, or lack there of can work in both directions.