Man Avoids 37 Speed Camera Tickets By Wearing Monkey Mask

[KRAZGRL]

http://jalopnik.com/5355617/man-avoi...ng-monkey-mask

lol

[tomato]

Nice try, monkey dude!

Isn't the owner of the vehicle ultimatelly responsible for all infractions anyway (unless car is officially reported stolen) ?

[yarr_is]

i lol'd

[tomato]

Is that right? I'm pretty sure service by mail is valid in CA.

[Kioshi]

Usually in court, especially in California, if they can't identify the original owner of the car present in the car, the ticket is dismissed. My friends have pulled out of it several times..not using monkey mask though...ie: hoodies or really big shades and turning of the head~

[tomato]

Good to know, thanks Kioshi

[*MAD DOG*]

Lol

[SilverBack]

good one

Here's another from a while back:

GERMAN traffic police have been left looking like proper muppets by a British prankster. An Audi TT with British registration plates has been repeatedly caught speeding on roads in the Bavarian city of Bayreuth.
But because continental speed cameras are set up for left-hand drive vehicles, the cameras keep missing the driver’s face.

Instead, they keep capturing clear views of a manic Muppet-like toy which the cheeky Brit has propped up on his passenger seat. But police admit they are even baffled about the identity of the muppet. The No.1 suspect is Animal – the manic drummer from The Muppet Show’s house band The Electric Mayhem. But several residents of Sesame Street are also in the frame, including the lovable monster Grover and Bert’s rubber-ducky-loving sidekick Ernie. Now police have released one of the photographs in the hope someone will recognise the furry speed demon.
A German police source said: “The number plate is not enough. We need clear evidence of who is driving the vehicle too. “But because this is a British vehicle we can never get a decent picture. The driver has obviously worked this out because he has placed a large puppet in the passenger seat. “This may be an example of the famous British sense of humour but it is still dangerous driving. “The driver has been caught on camera on several occasions and the puppet is on the passenger seat every time. We suspect he positions the toy deliberately before accelerating past the camera.”

The photo released by police was taken on August 8 this year on Bayreuth’s busy A9 road at 11:11am. It clearly shows the reckless muppet accelerating to 155 kilometres per hour on his way to the German capital Berlin. As the speed limit on the road is 120 kmph, the driver is due for three points on his licence and a e50 fine.

They don't know who the driver is, they don't know who the muppet is, and they don't even know what kind of car it is (Audi A4 Avant)... I'll rate this prank a solid 9/10 LMAO

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

They don't know who the driver is, they don't know who the muppet is, and they don't even know what kind of car it is (Audi A4 Avant)... I'll rate this prank a solid 9/10 LMAO

i was just thinking that... looked a the muppet, started reading the article, came to Audi TT, scrolled back up and chuckled. god bless modern media

[chongopants]

wont fly in TX, you will just get points on your license...

[ellenbetty]

Here in the US, in most states, in civil court, the owner of the car is legally responsible for damages for any accident caused by any driver of the car, if the owner lent the vehicle or if the owner gave the vehicle as a gift to another person. Basicly loaning a car or giving the car as a gift, is the same a aiding and abetting in any crime commited by your vehicle. The person who paid for the vehicle is responsible for anything done with the vehicle. Selling the vehicle for a $1 will not avoid responsiblity for civil liability.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by ellenbetty

Here in the US, in most states, in civil court, the owner of the car is legally responsible for damages for any accident caused by any driver of the car, if the owner lent the vehicle or if the owner gave the vehicle as a gift to another person. Basicly loaning a car or giving the car as a gift, is the same a aiding and abetting in any crime commited by your vehicle. The person who paid for the vehicle is responsible for anything done with the vehicle. Selling the vehicle for a $1 will not avoid responsiblity for civil liability.

I'm pretty sure you're correct in California (the bold part of your statement at least) For example, if I want to sell my car and I let people drive it around, and let's say one guy driving my car around gets into an accident, I, as the owner of the car, can be held liable for damages he caused. That's the way I understand it.

The fact that he may have insurance and I may have insurance is secondary, I think, ultimately the owner is liable, that's why it's so important to sign the Release of Liability form and file it with the DMV ASAP when you sell your car.

(I could be wrong, of course, but this is what I understand from reading the DMV of California's info ).

Now, infractions caused by a different driver are a different story, and I'm not clear on that, that's why I asked. My understanding was that only parking tickets could be tracked back to the owner of the car, but not driving infractions.

[ozmdd]

You are only responsible for damages if you were negligent in lending the vehicle. That is tricky to define, because its subjective, but it basically means that if you had reasonable cause to suspect the person was going to do something dangerous/foolish, you can be held liable. For example: if you lend your vehicle to someone whose license is suspended and you didn't ask them if they had a valid license, you might be held responsible. If you asked them and they lied to you so you lent it in "good faith," you are probably in the clear.
The owner of the vehicle IS responsible in most civil situations, like red light cameras and toll roads.

[supmet]

So if I rob a bank and they get a shot of my car pulling away they can't prosecute?

SWEET!

edit: and I'll be sure to come to YW when this happens, since we apparently have so many lawyers here.

edit edit: I'm 90% sure they CAN prosecute the owner, its just not worth the time and money to

edit edit edit: sorry, but you guys are cracking me up now... Can I get in a high speed chase wearing a mask??? Will they leave me alone after?