Far as I know, it's against the law for a DRIVER to operate a vehicle in excess of the posted speed - I've never heard of a law that makes it a crime for a VEHICLE to speed. What is the basis for the fine?
From what I understand they are citing the owner of the vehicle for allowing it to be used to violate a city code. How they wrangled the inner workings of the code, I don't know.
I personally feel like this is proof-positive that the lights have nothing to do with safety and everything to do with money. If it were they would be taking extra steps to make sure the DRIVER is issue the ticket, not just the owner.
Brad