[ThomPaine]

Did some quick reading through the info that was posted and through my 'ticket' info and think I have found a plan B.

Right on the 'ticket' it is stated that running a red light with a camera is a CIVIL INFRACTION and is not a criminal offense. If you pay the fine you will not get any points on your record, etc.

In this particular section:

40-13-21
(a) The probate courts and municipal courts of the incorporated towns and cities of this state, acting by and through the judges or presiding officers thereof, shall have the right and power to conduct trials, receive pleas of guilty, (can they not receive pleas of NOT GUILTY or NOLO?) and impose sentence, in the manner required by law, upon defendants violating any and all criminal laws of this state relating to traffic upon the public roads, streets, and highways of this state where the penalty for the offense does not exceed that of the grade of misdemeanor.

IN 40-6-20 it is stated that running a red light camera is a civil infraction as well. Isnt a civil suit between two private parties? Like maybe me and the red light company or a the "corporate" city of xyz? Then running a red light is not a crime and the city could be the same as McDonalds or Walmart, there is no damaged party and have no complaint against me...

along with some stuff that was previously posted, i read this to say that traffic offenses must be criminal in order to be prosecuted by a cities municipal court, at least under Georgia code and if there is no crime committed it is not a traffic offense. Unless I am missing something this seems to be an easy way out and I know that in many places traffic offenses are 'civil infractions' or something of the sort.

So if the TS docs dont work out for some reason, now I have a plan b and may be even a plan C.

Thoughts and comments appreciated.

Thom