Originally Posted by
Doohickie
The money paid is just a bond that's been posted. As was said earlier, if found not guilty, most or all of it comes back.
This is quite an injustice, especially to the very poor. While I would definitely agree that if you can't afford the ticket don't run the light, this system is discriminatory.
"You don't have the money, oh, your voice can't be heard in court then. Say hello to a warrant."