San Mateo County levies a serious punishment for traffic violations: Internet Explorer

Posted by Matt Asay

Today I received word that Microsoft owns a small piece of the California government.

I, um, rolled to a near-stop on a right turn at a red light and Mr. Traffic Camera sent me a ticket. Spoiled my day.

Even worse, however, was when I went online to try to pay the ticket. I have to use Internet Explorer to do business with San Mateo County, apparently. What a complete joke.

Use Linux? Mac OS X? Or even Firefox on Windows? Sorry.

This sort of rubbish web design speaks ill of San Mateo County. I may be forced to stop getting tickets there. I'm taking my criminal activity elsewhere. No more cruel and unusual punishment for me.

Topics:: Microsoft,; Odds and Ends

Tags:: Microsoft,; Internet Explorer

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by penguiniator May 8, 2008 5:04 PM PDT: Maybe it's time to start riding SamTrans ;^}; Reply to this comment


by jrepenning May 9, 2008 8:57 AM PDT: Fine for you, if you can take your business elsewhere. But some of us are locked in to a commute through San Mateo County. What hope do we have for relief????; Reply to this comment


by tbenton182 May 13, 2008 8:06 AM PDT: The Superior Court of San Mateo County is aware of this issue and has a current technology refresh project underway. Additional browser support is being made available within the next few months. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.; Reply to this comment

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