Moving violations in Italy...
Moving violations (speeding, no turn on red,
local traffic only, etc.) are captured by cameras and the resulting
fines are sent to the owner of the vehicle in the mail (sometimes taking six months to arrive). My university students were caught/photographed entering a "zona traffico limitato" when they couldn't yet read the signs (which we reluctantly paid). I got caught once turning right at a red light (which is not allowed in Italy).I figured since I had success with the local police on my parking ticket, I would try my luck with the traffic court. I asked to see the local judice (judge or magistrate) and explained that it was an honest mistake (i.e., that in America, it is permitted to turn right at a red light unless there's a sign stating otherwise). He had me write down and certify my statement in a formal document that would be presented in court (like a deposition). He said that because this was my first violation the ticket and fine would be waved. However, since we moved before the actual court hearing took place, for all I know I have a nice fine earning penalties and interest.
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