Yes, and everyone seems to know it.

They're using it simply as a source of revenue, making up their own little rules as they go.

One of my rail crews says if you just show up in front of the judge, he/she will cancel the charges and the fine. If you don't/can't show up, you're 'admitting guilt', and KA-CHING! BUT it doesn't show up on your driving record. And since it's all done by camera, not live cops making a decision... *shrug*

They'll probably get some attorney one day and he'll fight it and win and they'll stop, but in the meantime they're making quite a bit of money at $124 a pop.

Western WA isn't exactly Mensa Country. It all sounds totally insane to me.

This must be where they got the idea...
6 Cities That Were Caught Shortening Yellow Light Times For Profit

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