Debate Over Red Light Cameras Heads To Ohio Courts

COLUMBUS, Ohio -

More Ohio drivers are taking their concerns regarding traffic cameras to court.

On Tuesday, attorneys representing eight drivers in Dayton filed a lawsuit against the city alleging that the cameras violate due process rights and that they improperly bypass the courts.

But a Central Ohio couple whose daughter was killed by a driver who drove through a red light say they disagree.

At 31, Sarah Oberhauser was a gifted science teacher, an accomplished athlete, and a mother.

"She was always happy, great personality," said Sarahs son, Drew Vanwinkle.

Sarah was killed one weekend in 2002 when a driver ran a red light and T-boned her.

"It was a beautiful Saturday morning and a guy was in a rush and he ran a red light," said Sarahs father, Paul Oberhauser.

Her family said it took nearly five years for them to cope with her death, but in 2007, they found a way to honor her memory. Her family decided to testify in front of lawmakers to create safer intersections.

"We have a right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and that was all taken away from her by one careless young man who ran a red light," said Paul. He and his wife, Sue, are the national co-chairs of the Traffic Safety Coalition.

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Debate Over Red Light Cameras Heads To Ohio Courts

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