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Originally Posted by TisMe
Regarding the traffic cameras, I think you are responsible for your car, unless it's reported stolen. Doesn't matter who is driving, just like a parking ticket, it's your responsibility as the owner of the car.
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Let's say a friend borrows my chainsaw because he wants to cut down some trees in his backyard. He gets into a fight with his wife and kills her using my chainsaw. Am I responsible for what he did with my chainsaw?
Over here when one of those traffic cameras takes a picture of your car, you get a letter in the mail telling you the camera recorded a traffic violation. Attached to the letter is a form. You then have 3 options:
- do nothing and wait for the follow up letter that'll tell you how much you need to pay.
- fill out the form telling them you refuse to pay the fine and that you'll plead your case in court.
- fill out the form telling them it wasn't you who was driving the car at that moment in time. The cops will then go after the guy who according to your statement was driving the car. If he denies he was driving, an investigation will follow.
So you're not automatically responsible for what people do using your property.