Oregon municipalities may have to repay millions of dollars in traffic fines if a lawsuit against Medford City is successful.
A class action lawsuit alleges that the yellow lights at the intersection of Barnett Road and East Stewart Avenue do not give motorists enough time to cross legally.
Chiropractor Claims that Medford’s Yellow Light Intervals are Illegal
The lawsuit has been filed by chiropractor Glenn Gumaer, who is challenging the legality of the city’s camera enforcement program, arguing that yellow light intervals are illegally short.
Gumaer’s attorney, William Smith, says a rerun of the video of his client at the crossing showed the yellow light turning off after three seconds, and the previous light he crossed remained on for only five seconds…