Huge win for elderly driver hit with $494 red light fine as
embarrassing technicality is exposed
Pensioner began paying off red-light fine under 'duress'
Authorities rescind penalty over sun glare
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Victoria Police revealed the issue stemmed from a reflection of the
sun.
'Victoria Police is aware of an issue affecting some fixed road safety
camera images, including the fixed camera at the intersection of
Cemetery Road West and Royal Parade, Parkville,' a spokesman said.
'The issue relates to sun reflection at particular times of the day,
which may affect the image provided,' Victoria Police said
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In the 2023-24 financial year, more than 1.3million red light tickets
and speeding fines were issued in the state.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14556853/Driver-494-fine-overturned-red-light.html
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