we may be on a completely isolated country road, with not a car or human being in sight.. I've often wondered that.. think about it... a quiet road, nothing whatsoever in sight just you, your car and that red light... why don't we just drive off?
2006-08-30 07:29:27 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because we are law abiding citizens and realize the importance of obeying the rules. Besides, if you ran that light, and a car that you didn't see was there, it would be your fault, you would be held liable, get your insurance cancelled, and perhaps lose your house in the lawsuit. Isn't it just easier to stop for the light?
2006-08-30 07:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That very thing happened to me, and I waited and the blooming thing wasnt changing and wasnt changing, so I drove through the red light and there was no police waiting to catch me! Sometimes if it's safe then why not. For UK readers, do you know, the American traffic lights at, T-junctions or crossroads, often times show a sign which allows you to turn right on red, (the equivalent of turning left on red in UK) which makes perfect sense if your way is clear.
2006-08-30 10:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by Princess415 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's the law to stop at traffic lights and signs. Just because you think no one is around doesn't mean that Officer Friendly isn't sitting behind a billboard, bush or the next curve waiting to ticket you. Better safe than sorry ! Especially in those remote little towns you think noone's around .
2006-08-30 07:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by Suzy-Q 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's the law and could have dangerous consequences! Someone did that to me and nearly crashed into me last year! Some traffic lights have cameras on as well! It's just not worth it!
2006-08-30 07:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Emma M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to draw the line somewhere else its difficult to draw boundaries ALTHOUGH you can drive through a red light on a temporary set of traffic lights if there is noone in sight
2006-08-30 07:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traffic lights are one of those things that define a society as advanced; not because the lights are installed but because people obey the lights. Obeying the lights means obeying the laws of the land. that makes us a civilised society.
2006-08-30 07:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by olayinka o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is always some idiot driving at high speed. Also I have witnessed many an immortal being driving at high speed at night without lights.
Best of luck when you decide not to wait. See you in the next life maybe.
2006-08-30 07:38:39 · answer #7 · answered by rogerglyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police might be just waiting for you to do that and as trivial as it is they seem to have time to do a thing like that instead of getting after the young vandals who smash up everything in the parks at night and police say its got nothing to do with them***WHY?
2006-08-30 09:11:29 · answer #8 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sometimes jump the lights if it is a road like you say but sometimes I wonder if there is tiny hiden cameras watching our every move,so on occasion I do stop.
2006-08-30 11:13:57 · answer #9 · answered by candyfloss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it may not be deserted. One of my friends thought that until he got hit by another car. They were drag racing and blew through the stop sign as he started to cross.
2006-08-30 07:45:10 · answer #10 · answered by darkemoregan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋