New York's Department of Motor Vehicles has been hit with a major blow after a judge ruled that a staggering 26,000 speeding tickets issued in the state were invalid. The tickets, which generated a whopping $1.3 million in revenue, were based on speed cameras that were deemed to be incorrectly calibrated. According to the judge, the cameras were set to capture images of license plates at a height that was too low, resulting in inaccurate readings. The ruling has left many drivers who received the tickets wondering if they will be eligible for refunds, and raises serious questions about the integrity of New York's traffic court system.
NY Issues 26,000 Speeding Tickets for $1.3 Million. Now a Judge Says Traffic Court Had It Wrong Road & Track
