Legal Question in Traffic Law in California
Lack of disparity between bicycle and motor vehicle fines
I recieved a ticket for running through a red light on my bicycle. The fine for this is approximately $300, the same as for a motor vehicle running a red light. Since the probable amount of damage caused by a motor vehicle running the red light is clearly far greater than for a bicycle, I am wondering if the amount of the fine can be contested on the grounds that it is excessive, in direct violation of the 8th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (not to mention common sense).
Asked on 2/02/05, 4:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Lack of disparity between bicycle and motor vehicle fines
The court and the law consider running a red light as a dangerous act regardless of the vehicle your are operating.
Answered on 2/10/05, 12:35 am
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