Q. I received a red-light camera ticket in Los Angeles for running a red light back in December. The ticket gave me a three-month deadline to pay, but it didn’t provide any information on the amount or payment method. I’ve been unable to take care of it online because the citation hasn’t been posted yet. When I visited the L.A. courthouse, they informed me that I have to keep checking for up to a year and that I won’t be notified when it’s posted. If it’s posted and I miss it, what will happen? I want to pay the fine and attend traffic school if necessary.
– Mark Einbund, Woodland Hills
A. Honk finds this scenario ridiculous – Mark simply wants to pay his debt to society and ensure that the ticket doesn’t escalate into a bigger problem. Mark provided Honk with the location of the violation – De Soto Avenue and Victory Boulevard. Honk confirmed that the red-light cameras in that area belong to LA Metro, as they aim to prevent accidents near the Orange Line Busway.
Honk contacted LA Metro, and spokesperson Jose Ubaldo explained that the agency uses a private contractor, Verra Mobility, to process violations and forward them to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. The department reviews the violations and issues the citations if necessary. The ticket is then mailed to the vehicle owner and the courthouse.
Honk then reached out to Los Angeles Superior Court and, with Mark’s permission, provided them with the actual ticket.
As it turns out, the Sheriff’s Department had left the box for Mark’s birthdate blank when submitting the citation to the court, resulting in the rejection of the ticket. According to Rob Oftring, the interim communications director for Los Angeles County Superior Court, the department has one year from the date of issuance to resubmit the citation. Oftring mentioned that the driver should receive a new notice if and when the department decides to file.
It would be considerate if the cited person was notified either way, don’t you think, Mark?
Q. Hi Honk: I have a suggestion for Stuart. I keep my driver’s license inside the plastic cover of my cellphone. This way, I always have it with me, and I can easily present it when needed by removing the cover.
– Christina Jans, Laguna Niguel
A. Stuart Pfeifer from Pasadena asked Honk if an officer would accept a cellphone photo of his driver’s license because he prefers not to carry his wallet. A California Highway Patrol officer and spokesman clarified that the officer would require the actual license if pulled over.
Honk shared your suggestion with Stuart, Christina, and he liked it.
HONKIN’ FACT: Signs will be placed in rest areas and other locations along the state’s highway system to honor the Caltrans workers who lost their lives while carrying out their duties. Since 1921, 191 Caltrans workers have lost their lives while caring for the roadways. The agency states that one of the biggest hazards is motorists who fail to exercise caution when highway workers are present.
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