Speed Camera Question

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, OP, the fine and penalties are assess by vehicle, not driver. Who's driving doesn't matter because unless you reported the car stolen, it's assumed you gave the driver permission to operate the vehicle.

If any jurisdiction tied it to the driver, it would be a legislative nightmare and completely untenable. Everyone and their brother would be contesting it.

Genuine question: If the driver does not matter, why do they request the driver's information if you are contesting based on the grounds that you weren't driving?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, OP, the fine and penalties are assess by vehicle, not driver. Who's driving doesn't matter because unless you reported the car stolen, it's assumed you gave the driver permission to operate the vehicle.

If any jurisdiction tied it to the driver, it would be a legislative nightmare and completely untenable. Everyone and their brother would be contesting it.

Genuine question: If the driver does not matter, why do they request the driver's information if you are contesting based on the grounds that you weren't driving?

http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/automated-speed-enforcement
The DC website is a little vague on this. I understand that DC would go after the other driver but the owner, ultimately, is on the hook for the fine if the driver doesn't pay up. (they don't care who pays, they just want the money)