Can I identify and challenge the speed camera in a photo?
March 31, 2022 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Hildegard Falk
Dear traffic lawyer,
I am contacting you with a question regarding a received fine notice for a speeding violation. A few days ago, I received a letter from the traffic department accusing me of driving too fast. The letter also includes a photo showing my vehicle allegedly exceeding the speed limit.
However, I am certain that I was not speeding at the time in question. Unfortunately, the photo is not very clear and I cannot determine if it is indeed my vehicle and if the speed camera was triggered correctly. I am very worried about my driver's license and the costs of the fine.
Therefore, my question to you is: Is it possible to identify and possibly challenge the speed camera based on the photo? Are there ways to prove my innocence or avoid the fine? I am willing to take all necessary steps to prove my innocence and resolve the matter. I would be very grateful for your support and advice on this matter.
Sincerely,
Jan Zellmer
Dear Mr. Zellmer,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the fine notice due to a speeding violation. It is understandable that you are concerned and want to prove your innocence. I would like to provide you with some information and advice on how to proceed in this situation.
First of all, it is important that you do not simply ignore the fine notice, but respond promptly. You usually have a deadline within which you can lodge an objection against the notice. It is advisable to do so if you are convinced of your innocence.
Regarding the photo that the fine office has sent you, it is indeed possible to identify the speed camera and check if it was triggered correctly. Often, the photos are not clear and it can be difficult to identify the vehicle and the driver accurately. In such cases, it may be worth consulting an expert who can analyze the photo more closely.
You can also consider questioning witnesses who were in your vehicle at the time in question and can confirm that you were not speeding. This can serve as evidence to support your innocence.
Furthermore, you should find out if the speed camera was properly calibrated at the time of measurement and if all legal requirements were met. If there are errors here, this may lead to the fine notice being overturned.
It is important that you seek professional legal assistance to represent your interests and build the best possible defense. An experienced traffic lawyer can advise you in this case and help you take the right steps.
I hope this information is helpful to you and wish you success in resolving the matter. If you have any further questions or need my assistance, I am at your disposal.
Sincerely,
Hildegard Falk, Traffic Lawyer
