Father Faces Legal Battle for Photo Radar Ticket Despite Deceased Son
A grieving father in British Columbia is facing demands to pay a photo radar ticket allegedly received by his deceased son over a decade ago. Mike Boissonneault, a resident of Victoria, B.C., has been ordered to settle a $148 fine for a speeding violation recorded in Alberta in 2014. However, Mike insists that he was not the driver of the vehicle at the time and that the ticket was likely received by his son, Adrian, who passed away in a tragic traffic accident six years ago.
Mike purchased a vehicle for Adrian while he was briefly studying in Alberta in 2014. He believes that Adrian may have received the ticket during that time but never paid it. Despite providing documentation of Adrian’s death, Mike’s communication with various Alberta government officials has been met with indifference. He is now being threatened with having the money deducted from his tax refund if he does not comply.
According to Charlie Pester, head of the group POINTTS: The Traffic Ticket Specialists, the rules surrounding photo radar tickets in Alberta are clear. If a vehicle registered in your name receives a ticket while being operated by another person, the registered owner is responsible for paying the fine. However, Pester notes that those contesting such tickets can apply to have the conviction set aside and receive a new trial date.
Mike Boissonneault is outraged by the government’s insistence that he pay the ticket. He believes that the pursuit of this fine is a heartless attempt to extract money from a grieving father. Mike’s case highlights the complexities of traffic enforcement and the challenges faced by individuals who are unfairly targeted by such fines.
