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alexanderig · 08-30-2011, 08:52 AM

Florida is facing a class-action lawsuit from drivers who have been ticketed for attempting to warn other motorists of hidden speed traps. According to WTSP 10 News, Eric Campbell was recently cited for just that, despite the fact that there is no law against using one's headlights to communicate with other drivers. The officer who ticketed Campbell used Florida State Statute 316.2397, even though the courts ruled that the police were wrongfully applying the law to crack down on vehicle-to-vehicle communication in 2005. Now Campbell wants his $100 ticket refunded and $15,000 in damages.

Since 2005, over 10,429 drivers have been cited for flashing their high beams, and if Campbell wins his case, Florida could be facing over $1 million in ticket refunds. But that's nothing compared to the $156.4 million the state could have to pay out if each driver is awarded $15,000 each. Hit the jump to take a look at news report on the lawsuit.

Video:

http://bcove.me/kl502qyh

Source: Florida sued for ticketing motorists that warn others of speed traps

delado · 08-30-2011, 09:46 AM

shady.....

namawon · 09-03-2011, 05:06 PM

Florida yet again, looks stupid. Great.

negrosx13 · 09-03-2011, 05:32 PM

The Highway patrol doesnt give 2 F***s about thing in any state,no mercy!

sidewaysil80 · 09-03-2011, 05:38 PM

refund the 100 bucks, got it...no law against it, don't ticket for it. $15,000 in damages, laughable. what the hell could possibly justify his "damages" of 15k?

KiLLeR2001 · 09-03-2011, 05:39 PM

Maybe he was on his way to sell his car for $15,000 and lost the sale due to the herp de derp.

BongateerZ32 · 09-03-2011, 05:43 PM

15k most likely for legal fees...

thrax · 09-03-2011, 05:45 PM

The goal is to get people to slow down. Drivers warning each other makes people slow down! Of course if the goal is to make money than....

j0ey · 09-13-2011, 09:30 PM

douches! goes to show you, cant even trust a cop lol

Colominicano · 09-30-2011, 08:00 PM

lol wow that's crazy. i hope they win, so i can start driving around and high beam people near cops and hopefully get ticketed as well so i can get me some of that government cash.

08-30-2011, 08:52 AM	#1
alexanderig Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Miami Age: 30 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Florida sued Florida is facing a class-action lawsuit from drivers who have been ticketed for attempting to warn other motorists of hidden speed traps. According to WTSP 10 News, Eric Campbell was recently cited for just that, despite the fact that there is no law against using one's headlights to communicate with other drivers. The officer who ticketed Campbell used Florida State Statute 316.2397, even though the courts ruled that the police were wrongfully applying the law to crack down on vehicle-to-vehicle communication in 2005. Now Campbell wants his $100 ticket refunded and $15,000 in damages. Since 2005, over 10,429 drivers have been cited for flashing their high beams, and if Campbell wins his case, Florida could be facing over $1 million in ticket refunds. But that's nothing compared to the $156.4 million the state could have to pay out if each driver is awarded $15,000 each. Hit the jump to take a look at news report on the lawsuit. Video: http://bcove.me/kl502qyh Source: Florida sued for ticketing motorists that warn others of speed traps Last edited by alexanderig; 08-30-2011 at 09:44 AM..

09-03-2011, 05:06 PM	#3
namawon Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Psl, Florida Age: 29 Posts: 161 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Florida yet again, looks stupid. Great. __________________ I'd walk a thousand miles with a broken spine before i'd change my mind.

09-03-2011, 05:32 PM	#4
negrosx13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston,tx Posts: 948 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	The Highway patrol doesnt give 2 F***s about thing in any state,no mercy! __________________ MORE BACON STRIPS

09-03-2011, 05:39 PM	#6
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	Maybe he was on his way to sell his car for $15,000 and lost the sale due to the herp de derp. __________________

09-13-2011, 09:30 PM	#9
j0ey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	douches! goes to show you, cant even trust a cop lol __________________ 1995 240sx

08-30-2011, 09:46 AM	#2
delado Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gunshine State Age: 30 Posts: 1,194 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	shady.....

09-03-2011, 05:38 PM	#5
sidewaysil80 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NoVA Age: 35 Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	refund the 100 bucks, got it...no law against it, don't ticket for it. $15,000 in damages, laughable. what the hell could possibly justify his "damages" of 15k?

09-03-2011, 05:43 PM	#7
BongateerZ32 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: oc Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	15k most likely for legal fees...

09-03-2011, 05:45 PM	#8
thrax Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The goal is to get people to slow down. Drivers warning each other makes people slow down! Of course if the goal is to make money than....

09-30-2011, 08:00 PM	#10
Colominicano Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hialeah, FL Age: 32 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol wow that's crazy. i hope they win, so i can start driving around and high beam people near cops and hopefully get ticketed as well so i can get me some of that government cash.

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