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  1. #1
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    Default Seeking Mitigation for a Red Light Camera Ticket

    Hi. I recently moved to Redmond, WA. I have a couple questions regarding a red light camera ticket I received in this fine town:

    1. Is there an example of a mitigation letter I could see?
    2. I think some of the mailing deadlines may have been missed by the court. How do I prove this? I don't have the envelopes anymore...


    More details: After a couple of weeks here, I received a ticket for running a light. I was sure it couldn't be true, but I followed the handy link and saw a video showing me slowing, and almost stopping, while taking a right on red.

    After a quick call with a kind lawyer, I followed her advice to request a mitigation hearing. While waiting for a response, I received two more tickets from the same intersection! Even though I called the traffic camera company and they assured me I had only the one coming! Yay!

    So, I submitted two more mitigation requests...

    I'm hoping someone here can help me with advice on how to write the letters (I have no special circumstances other than being in a hurry to a new job, having a perfect driving record, and almost stopping/having a clear view of the intersection).

    I'm also wondering how to address the multiple citations. The actual infractions occurred before I received the first citation.

    Finally, I think the court letters came later than required by law...but I don't still have the envelopes. How would I prove they violated the deadlines?

    Thanks for the help!!!

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    Default Re: Red Light Camera Ticket in Redmond, Washington

    You could potentially have stopped before the intersection, behind someone and proceeded to turn right, prior to the camera activating. These are civil infractions and not point tickets.

    http://www.redmond.gov/PublicSafety/...SafetyCameras/

    What is a red light running violation?

    A red light running violation occurs when a motorist enters an intersection or fails to stop at the crosswalk or stop line after the traffic signal has turned red. Motorists already in the intersection when the signal changes to red, waiting to turn for example, are not considered red light violators.
    http://www.redmond.gov/PublicSafety/...yCameras/FAQs/

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    Default Re: Red Light Camera Ticket in Redmond, Washington

    You can use your favorite search engine to see if you can find sample letters that you deem helpful. Odds are you'll find an example if you do enough digging.

    You can check the court file to see what the calendar entries say about mailing dates. If you threw away the envelopes, you will have no way of proving that the court records are not accurate (but they usually are).

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    Default Re: Red Light Camera Ticket in Redmond, Washington

    Thanks. I tried my favorite search engine for several times before coming here. I guess I'm not searching the right terms?

    How do I check the court file? Do I call? Is there a website?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Red Light Camera Ticket in Redmond, Washington

    Or, is it a lost cause anyway, since I've already entered a guilty plea when I asked for mitigation? I mean, even if they missed the deadlines, I've already admitted guilt, right?

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