In May, Gov. Charlie Crist made the use of red-light cameras legal by signing into law new legislation that permits motorists to be ticketed if caught running a red light on video. Prior to Gov. Crist's actions, state law neither prohibited nor permitted the devices used by about 30 cities in Florida, pnj.com reports.
As the cameras become more prevalent, Fort Lauderdale DUI attorneys and lawyers on both sides of serious and fatal accident cases are bound to seek camera footage as evidence in criminal and civil cases.
With more than 25 years experience in both the private sector and as a Miami-Dade Public Defender, Carlos Canet has spent his career honing his skill as a drunk driving defense attorney. Using camera footage or other available evidence is another avenue he uses to fight for the rights of clients whenever possible.
Just by their visibility, the red-light cameras act as a kind of traffic control. Over the span of three years from 2006-2009, one camera at one intersection in the small town of Gulf Breeze captured 6,000 drivers running a red light. Meanwhile, traffic accidents at the intersection dropped during that time from 408 in 2005 to 352 in 2009, Gulf Breeze Police Chief Peter Paulding told pnj.com.
Others claim crashes in the Palm Beach area actually increased as cameras were installed and drivers slammed on their brakes to avoid getting a ticket.
The devices are self-funding through money earned from citations issued. The law Gov. Crist signed also required drivers be made aware of the devices through signage. And it directs that a portion of funds acquired from their use be channeled to health care and research for brain and spinal cord injuries.
Having an experienced Fort Lauderdale DUI accident lawyer, who is capable of thoroughly investigating your case and using all manner of evidence at his disposal, can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of a drunk driving case.
Miami DUI Attorney Carlos Canet is an aggressive and experienced drunk driving defense attorney who represents clients facing DUI charges in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach. If you have been involved in a serious or fatal DUI accident, call 866-7ASKDUI to discuss your rights.
