Blog note: this article references a grand jury recommendation.
Caught in the act. Traffic cameras catch drivers running red lights, but thousands of people in Bakersfield don't actually pay their tickets.
According to the Bakersfield Police Department in 2018, there were 14,344 red light tickets issued. Only 5,488 people actually paid the ticket, that's 8,856 unpaid tickets for running a red light.
"If you're found guilty of a red light violation, you have to pay the fee," BPD Sgt. Nathan Mcauley said.
McCauley says the main reason people don't pay is that they simply don't want to, and if you decide not to pay you could be driving illegally.
"I guess it's optional if you're willing to face the consequences as well as having a suspended license, or not being able to register your car, its a choice, it may not be a good one but it may be an expensive one because if you want a license again your fees and things might be increased," McCauley said.
BPD wants the community to know you can go to traffic court to be put on a payment plan, even get a reduction in your ticket.
It's also important to note a grand jury report is hoping to add more red light cameras.
May 21, 2019
Bakersfield Now Eyewitness News
By Lexi Wilson
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