Saturday, March 29, 2014

Man Claims Dashcam Video Proves Wrongful Ticketing

A Williamsburg Orthodox Jewish man who bought a dashcam video system claims it was worth every penny.

As CBS 2′s Dave Carlin reported Friday, the driver, Abraham, said he's using the video to settle the score with a police officer who he claims gave him a ticket for no reason.

It all started with a left turn executed from Metropolitan Avenue on to Marcy Avenue, caught on camera from inside Abraham's car. Then, Abraham is pulled over and the officer confronts him, saying otherwise. Abraham said he told the officer that he had a camera recording.

Abraham said he bought the dashcam for about $150 because he has a job going from place to place. Whenever his car's engine is on, it is recording. The officer ticketed Abraham for an improper turn, which carries a $138 fine, a 3-point penalty on his license and could raise his insurance sky-high.

A police spokesman said the case is under review.

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