SENSE BC

Australia consistently leads the way in methods of shaking down motorists. If you ever want to feel good about your lot in life, simply cast a gaze Down Under for a good dose of motoring misery.

When Big Brother is too much for Big Brother.

Link to petition in the article, "Nickel, who approached Dziadyk and other councillors about sending the letter, also launched a petition asking for residents who no longer see value in photo radar to sign."

“At his trial, Bernier pleaded not guilty. Though he did not contest the facts, he argued that the existing legislation violated his presumption of innocence and that as a result, he should be acquitted.

The trial judge said that he was bound by a previous court ruling, where the court found that Section 229(2) of the Highway Traffic Act did not breach the Charter, the decision says.

However, Beard found that Bernier did present a significant issue that should be examined, as thousands of photo radar tickets are issued every year. “