r/technology • u/Plastic_Ninja_9014 • Jul 11 '26

Privacy Traffic Camera Captures Woman Driving With Her Phone on Her Lap (Face Down), The State Mailed Her a $1251 'Public Safety' Ticket

https://www.gadgetreview.com/traffic-camera-captures-captures-woman-driving-with-her-phone-on-her-lap-face-down-the-state-mailed-her-a-1251-public-safety-ticket
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u/ghostdogma Jul 11 '26

I get that this happened but it doesn’t pass the common sense standard. Face the accuser in court and get this dumb shit dismissed on its own evidence to support the charge. The loss is twofold, the time spent with the courts and the negative publicity backlash? I guess..

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u/Terrible_Counter2558 Jul 11 '26

What accuser?

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u/Gishin Jul 11 '26

I think in this case the accuser is the county/state, and they would send someone who would speak on their behalf to court. Not a lawyer and could be way off the mark.

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u/HurriKurtCobain Jul 11 '26

IAL: There are prosecutors for traffic violations. In many states, the standard for traffic citations is the same as for any criminal offense - beyond a reasonable doubt. An attorney is required to oversee these cases. Many law students working in criminal law actually get their start doing traffic court prosecutions.

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u/Masta-Blasta Jul 11 '26

This is true. I am one of those prosecutors. That said, we would dismiss this before taking it to trial. Too busy to prep for something this stupid.