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Court hears red‑light and school‑bus camera appeals; several appeals granted, some drivers given 90 days
Summary
On Jan. 13, 2025 the Clayton County State Court reviewed video and appeals from red‑light and school‑bus camera citations. Several appeals were granted after the state reviewed video evidence or the state declined to prosecute; other drivers were given 90 days to pay fines.
Clayton County State Court addressed the red‑light and school‑bus camera citation calendar on Jan. 13, 2025. Judge Tammy Long Hayward explained the statutory framework and penalties — including a potential $1,000 fine where a school bus safety violation was involved — and allowed the state’s attorneys to speak with video evidence and defendants.
Assistant prosecutor Shurana Haegler and court staff reviewed multiple routine appeals. The court heard two on‑the-record video reviews during the session. Mikaela Allen presented her view that the bus was maneuvering and initially appeared to be turning; after the court reviewed the camera feed the judge granted Allen’s appeal. In a separate case, the judge viewed video for J.W. Wood and found the bus stop arm and lights were already displayed while the vehicle passed; however, the judge granted Wood’s appeal after noting the bus operator made a gesture that created confusion on the road.
Other defendants accepted 90‑day payment windows or had appeals granted after the state indicated it would not prosecute. The judge repeated that school bus violations are treated seriously and that the court will allow evidence review when drivers challenge camera citations. For those who accepted payment deadlines, the court instructed them to pay via the citation website or in person at the state court clerk’s office and said emailed orders would follow.
