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exegete on Nov 9, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Estonia has a new way to stop speeding motorists

I like the idea but I think it would have a legal problem in the US. My understanding is that when you get a speeding ticket it is actually a court summons where most people just plead guilty and pay the fine. If the punishment is instead immediate without an opportunity to go to court I can see it as a violation of due process. I’m not a lawyer though.

akdor1154 on Nov 9, 2019 [–]

I'm sure a choice could be given of "physically present yourself at court" or "wait for 45 minutes now".

belltaco on Nov 9, 2019 | [–]

Punishments are given only when convicted and after you have an opportunity to defend yourself before a judge, with your lawyer if desired.

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