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From: koontz@oregon
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Subject: Re: Radar Detectors (Ka band) ...
Summary: What about Constitutional grounds
Keywords: radar, cops, Ka, X, K
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Date: 18 Feb 89 01:21:46 GMT
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> :The major issue throwing these tickets out of court is that unless
> :the photos are clear enough to prove the driver of the vehicle (at that
> :time) was in fact the owner of said vehicle, effectively, the owner
> :is being held responsible for the driving habits of anyone using his/her
> :car.                                                     
> :
> :Ron
> 
> No, the reason the first tickets were thrown out is that the vehicle
> the photo radar was mounted in was not painted in police colors as a
> CA Vehicle Code law requires.
> 
> Lee

I was under the impression you had the right to be confronted by your
accusser.  I don't see one in this case.

Next thing you know, parking meters will issue tickets for
expired time.  Or, cross walk signals for crossing against the light.