Red light traffic violation?

Question

I have recieved a red light traffic violation in the mail.

I did not cross the intersection. I made a right turn. I viewed the footage online. I had my right turn signal on as well. I did not make a full and complete stop before I turned. Can that be used against me?

So basically with a rolling stop, I cant do anything about it and might as well fork over the money?

Answer 1

I fought one of these when I was in High School. The Judge looked at me and said "Want to know the difference between a full stop and a rolling stop?" and I said "What?" and he said "Two hundred dollars. Next case."

Answer 2

A California roll is not a legal stop. You need to check the laws in your state, because if any part of your vehicle crosses the line into the intersection, before it becomes red, it is a legal crossing. Many states realize this cause the option is to slam on your breaks and cause a rear end collision. I do know that California has this law. Double check your state and review the tape again.

Whether a right turn or not, if the light is red, you must come to a complete stop before making your turn.

Answer 3

Sure can be and that is why you received the ticket. Even though you were taking a right by not stopping at the light you technically entered the intersection without coming to a full stop and thereby running the light. Hello ticket. If it is like here in NC there is no court date you just pay the fine and it never even shows up on your driving record.

Answer 4

Red light cameras are helping drivers remember that red means stop and are saving lives, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The study concludes that the cameras have reduced the rate of fatal crashes involving motorists who run red lights by 24 percent in 14 large cities with red-light cameras.

Answer 5

Yes. A rolling stop (or where you just slow down significantly) is not a full and complete stop. I have had several friends who have gotten tickets for this exact thing.

Answer 6

Yes, even though you were making a "right on red" by not stopping completely. You did what is called "failure to yeild at a stop sign/signal".

Answer 7

Yes you must stop COMPLETELY before proceeding on a right turn on red light!

Answer 8

Yes, it can be used against you. In Connecticut I've heard it called the "Connecticut Slide". I was pulled over for this but just given a gentle scolding - after having my credentials verified.

Answer 9

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