If there were no witnesses to the car accident you were involved in, it may be your word against that of the other driver to determine who was at fault. Fortunately, Alabama speed cameras can capture crucial evidence to help your case. An experienced car accident attorney can help you obtain the speed camera evidence you need to support your claim.
What Is a Speeding Camera?
A speeding or red-light camera helps Alabama law enforcement monitor traffic violations. Speeding camera tickets can be issued when the camera takes a picture of the driver’s license plate or a video of the area as they pass the camera. As such, Alabama police departments can send drivers a traffic ticket even if an officer does not stop them for a speeding violation. While intended to reduce unsafe speeding on Alabama roads, the camera can be triggered to capture helpful evidence that might not otherwise be available in your case.
Are Speeding Cameras Legal in Alabama?
Yes, certain jurisdictions in Alabama permit speed cameras to be used, including the City of Midfield. Specifically, Midfield is “empowered to utilize an automated photographic speeding enforcement system to detect and record speeding violations, to issue notices of civil violations by mail, and to prosecute civil violations for the recorded speeding violations which may occur within the corporate limits of the City of Midfield.” A fine of up to $100 and municipal court costs may be assessed.
Assuming the speeding camera was legal in the location where the accident occurred, the information obtained by the camera can demonstrate how the other driver’s unsafe speed caused the accident and your injuries.
What Can a Speeding Camera Show?
If the vehicle that hit you was traveling faster than the posted speed limit, the speeding camera would likely be triggered to record the license plate, the speed at which the car was traveling, the date and time, the vehicle’s exact location, and an image of the vehicle. Accordingly, a speeding camera for a car accident claim may provide the necessary evidence for your case. For example, it can prove the other driver was speeding when their vehicle entered an intersection and hit you. Or, if the driver that hit you failed to stop at the scene, the speeding camera may have photographed the license plate so you and your lawyer (and law enforcement) can track down the hit-and-run driver.
Contact Our Experienced Car Accident Attorneys for Help Getting Speeding Camera Footage
When you hire a car accident lawyer from Parker Trial Law, you will have a legal advocate dedicated to helping you pursue the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys have vigorously represented accident victims in jury trials throughout Alabama, Georgia, and the United States since 2016. We understand the legal process may feel intimidating, but our firm will treat you like family. We offer free case reviews, so there is no risk in contacting us today to speak to a personal injury attorney.
