Originally Posted By: MCompact
Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone
Believe or not, at one time a traffic violation over $20 had the right to a jury trail.
In Kentucky any violation-moving or otherwise-is entitled to a jury trial. States like to redefine traffic violations as administrative rather than criminal so that due process and other constitutional protections no longer apply. The Safety Nazis especially like that redefinition as it makes it much easier to make automated speeding and red light camera tickets stick.
Well said.
On the other hand, if thevictim motorist fails to pay the fine or otherwise answer the summons it turns into a criminal matter but quick.
Bench warrant issued, arrested, handcuffed, the whole deal over what could have been a minor traffic offense.
Oh forgot to mention, here in NJ they reduced the time you have to pay up after receiving a ticket from about a mouth to two weeks. So they can hit more people with late fees or worse naturally.
Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone
Believe or not, at one time a traffic violation over $20 had the right to a jury trail.
In Kentucky any violation-moving or otherwise-is entitled to a jury trial. States like to redefine traffic violations as administrative rather than criminal so that due process and other constitutional protections no longer apply. The Safety Nazis especially like that redefinition as it makes it much easier to make automated speeding and red light camera tickets stick.
Well said.
On the other hand, if the
Bench warrant issued, arrested, handcuffed, the whole deal over what could have been a minor traffic offense.
Oh forgot to mention, here in NJ they reduced the time you have to pay up after receiving a ticket from about a mouth to two weeks. So they can hit more people with late fees or worse naturally.
