Cedar Rapids SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! S U C K S ! ! ! ! !

[Herkmeister]

I just got another one of their photo speeding tickets. $100

What happens if I don't pay it? Do they eventually take my fat ass to court? These things are legal theft.

Even Donald J. Trump wonders why these assholes steal from the public. Cedar Rapids should be ashamed.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

I'd encourage you not to pay it. Not paying traffic fines is generally the way to go.

Note: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice.

 

[hawkbirch]

Don't pay it and find out what happens.

Note...I am a lawyer but this is not legal advice. It's not even good advice.

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

Slow down.

 

[hawkeyemike17]

If only this could have been avoided by driving only 12 miles an hour over the speed limit. Oh wait....

 

[TailgateTom]

I thought everyone knew where these cameras were located?

 

[PerkyForHerky]

https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a9202/10-crazy-red-light-camera-cases-15712143/

 

[Irwin Fletcher10]

I thought everyone knew where these cameras were located?

Everyone should know. And if you aren't sure, there are signs posted along the road right before you get to the cameras letting you know that you are approaching them.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

I just got another one of their photo speeding tickets. $100

What happens if I don't pay it? Do they eventually take my fat ass to court? These things are legal theft.

Even Donald J. Trump wonders why these assholes steal from the public. Cedar Rapids should be ashamed.

I'm from Cedar Rapids and I hate them too. Not because I've gotten dinged (once), but because its an excuse to fleece out of towners, and I think it reeks of a shakedown.

 

[jasonrann]

I just got another one of their photo speeding tickets. $100

What happens if I don't pay it? Do they eventually take my fat ass to court? These things are legal theft.

Even Donald J. Trump wonders why these assholes steal from the public. Cedar Rapids should be ashamed.

If I were you, I'd fly by a cop going about 100 mph and throw it out the window as you go by. Make a really strong point!

 

[Run&Blade]

 

[Mattski]

Don't pay it and find out what happens.

Note...I am a lawyer but this is not legal advice. It's not even good advice.

If you want your state tax refund, I'd suggest paying it. Sockcuckers refused to give me mine until I paid a couple yrs ago.

 

[beanerhawk]

I thought everyone knew where these cameras were located?

Well considering there are signs that tell you where they are you probably should know that.

And if you don't pay it and live in the state of Iowa they deduct it from your tax return if you have one coming.

 

[torbee]

Traffic and speed cameras are a tax on the stupid.

Ts and Ps, Herk. You have a lifetime of taxes to pay.......

 

[unIowa]

Herk, I have heard that if you drive fast enough the cameras can’t get a good enough pic of your plates...Up your speed by 20mph next time and you will be in the clear.

 

[Urohawk]

I know this has been viewed as completely legal by the higher courts. However, I can't understand how this ever makes it past this countries presumption of innocence until proven guilty and conviction beyond a reasonable doubt.

1. How can it be legal to serve the person who the vehicle is registered to without confirming the driver? It's different if the county sheriff showed up to confirm my citation.
2. If I wear a ski mask and they can't identify the driver can they still send a ticket?
3. How can you use the sixth amendment to cross examine the witness against you.
4. Facial recognition software has a 97.25% accuracy. That leaves 2.75% inaccurate and the assumption that I'm driving my own vehicle seems circumstantial.

 

[beanerhawk]

The speed cameras are great, slow the f*** down people.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Traffic and speed cameras are a tax on the stupid.

Ts and Ps, Herk. You have a lifetime of taxes to pay.......

Or drivers with ADD.

 

[torbee]

I know this has been viewed as completely legal by the higher courts. However, I can't understand how this ever makes it past this countries presumption of innocence until proven guilty and conviction beyond a reasonable doubt.

1. How can it be legal to serve the person who the vehicle is registered to without confirming the driver?
2. If I wear a ski mask and they can't identify the driver can they still send a ticket?

Because as the owner of the vehicle, you are legally responsible for its use.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Can the mods please merge this thread with the worst city in every state thread...

 

[Urohawk]

Because as the owner of the vehicle, you are legally responsible for its use.

Meh, I would like to see some case precedent there. I'm using a straw man/extreme argument, but if someone borrows my chain saw and cuts their wife to pieces, I'm hardly responsible for it. Gun companies have seem to gotten off the hook for it.

 

[Urohawk]

The speed cameras are great, slow the f*** down people.

Get to the right side of the road old man....

 

[beanerhawk]

Get to the right side of the road old man....

I drive fity right down the middle lane!

 

[Hendy hawk]

I just got another one of their photo speeding tickets. $100

What happens if I don't pay it? Do they eventually take my fat ass to court? These things are legal theft.

Even Donald J. Trump wonders why these assholes steal from the public. Cedar Rapids should be ashamed.

You were breaking the speed limit by 10
Pay it

 

[bagdropper]

Slow down.

I think you're onto something here. Sounds simple enough...

 

[Herkmeister]

Don't pay it and find out what happens.

Note...I am a lawyer but this is not legal advice. It's not even good advice.

Perfect. We have a meeting of the minds. I'll take you advice and not pay.

 

[Herkmeister]

You were breaking the speed limit by 10
Pay it

NO!! I'm going to do what @hawkbirch advised and not pay it.

You see, I have no family, so any gift is meaningful to me. The city will eventually send me a gift. And I'll be able to communicate with people other than the bullies on HROT.

 

[Herkmeister]

If I were you, I'd fly by a cop going about 100 mph and throw it out the window as you go by. Make a really strong point!

I'm just going to litter in Cedar Rapids from this point forward. Maybe vandalize a few signs after I get my AK. Might egg a few cars during a City Council meeting. I'm also going to shit on a few picnic tables in their parks. And I'm gonna smear it around.

I might write Helter Skelter with poop in their public restrooms.

 

[Herkmeister]

Traffic and speed cameras are a tax on the stupid.

Ts and Ps, Herk. You have a lifetime of taxes to pay.......

If you EVER find our tailgate, or just stumble through...……… I'm gonna spit in your face and have Mrs. Herk kick your ass.

 

[HIWILLE]

If you want your state tax refund, I'd suggest paying it. Sockcuckers refused to give me mine until I paid a couple yrs ago.

Lol

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

I'm just going to litter in Cedar Rapids from this point forward. Maybe vandalize a few signs after I get my AK. Might egg a few cars during a City Council meeting. I'm also going to shit on a few picnic tables in their parks. And I'm gonna smear it around.

I might write Helter Skelter with poop in their public restrooms.

You'll need to do better than this. Won't even make the police blotter in the " worst city in Iowa "...

 

[McLovin32]

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

You'll need to do better than this. Won't even make the police blotter in the " worst city in Iowa "...

Fake News. Worst city in Iowa is wherever you live in JoCo.

 

[QChawks]

slow the fock down brah

think of the children

 

[redbirdhawk]

If you don't live in Cedar Rapids, ignore the ticket. I've gotten two of them over the last three years, paid none of them, and got my state tax refund each year.

 

[Herkmeister]

 

[Herkmeister]

If you don't live in Cedar Rapids, ignore the ticket. I've gotten two of them over the last three years, paid none of them, and got my state tax refund each year.

Exactly what my friend and attorney, @hawkbirch advised.

 

[Herkmeister]

slow the fock down brah

think of the children

 

[HawkAttackDial911]

I like to drive really fast and slam on the brakes right before the speed cameras to ensure that the cameras are, in fact, not creating a safer environment.

 

[CarolinaHawkeye]

Just pack snow or mud over your license plates. Those things can't read what they can't see.