Photo Enforcement?

I have had my car for about a month now and have enjoyed the hell out of it. It's not new by any means, it's a 1997 Ford Escort Wagon, with transmission issues, but it gets me around and helps me with my needs. I got a great deal on it... and just yesterday signed the title transfer.

This afternoon, the previous owner called me and told me she had gotten a photo speeding ticket on NE 8th and 143rd in Bellevue for going 29 in a 20 zone. I thought that was crazy because on the day it was taken, I usually sleep because I work audit that night, but that particular day I was not working due to swapping days with a co-worker. Anyway, I just drove down where I was "speeding" to check this because it is normally 35 on NE 8th, and found that is a school zone and it is indeed 20 mph -- when the lights are flashing -- and is photo enforced. Well, I think I certainly would have noticed had the lights been flashing and obeyed the speed limit! So I think that this is one ticket I should contest. Even though the car was not technically in my name, I would take care of the $124 fine if I was sure that I had deliberately thought "screw the speed limit" and not cared if the school zone lights were flashing. But I seriously do not think that is the case, so now I will look into contesting this.

I take my driving privileges pretty seriously these days; if you knew me, you would understand what I mean by that and if you don't, trust me, I do (it's all in the book).

I will update you all as this plays out.

For any of you readers who have experiences with "photo-enforcement" or comments or issues, please feel free to share them! I would love to hear what you say and think! Thanks!

Dub