SA drivers told 'don't pay your fines' after red light camera ruling
A landmark South Australia Supreme Court ruling has cast doubt over the validity of the 134 red light cameras around the state.
More than 31,000 offences were caught by red light cameras last financial year, totaling $15.2 million.
But the court decision has put unpaid fines for thousands of drivers on hold.
The accuracy of red light cameras has been called into question after a South Australia Supreme Court ruling. 9News
"I think they've been on notice for a number of years that the testing procedures in these sort of matters are to be strictly adhered to," lawyer Michael Woods told 9News.
"People probably shouldn't pay them at this stage until they know what the outcome is likely to be."
But Police Commissioner Grant Stevens had a warning for motorists.
"Anyone who sees this as a green light to run through a red light will have a rude shock coming in the post," he said.
Many fines have been put on hold. 9News
"Red light cameras are a very important resource for road safety."
The court judgement means the cameras can't be considered accurate until they're re-tested by police.
It means South Australia Police will be forced to embark on a statewide testing blitz, with intersections to be shut down while officers check cameras – starting tonight.
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