I recently received a ticket in the mail for running a red light in San Francisco, CA. I honestly think the light was yellow and I'll probably pay the fine, but here's the deal. The fine is $380!!!
Do I have any options here?
Please... I don't want to get into a discussion about the merits of red light tickets and how The Man is just trying to keep me down :)
I'm looking to hear from people that have experience with a similar situation.
What did you do?
TIA,
Aaron
2006-11-17 15:17:32 · 8 answers · asked by awcole72 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
From what I understand your back tires have to be fully over the limit line of the street you are on before the light turns red, in order to not be ticketed for this.
Perhaps you could ask the judge if you could attend traffic school? Or do community service in leiu of a fine. Especially if your driving record is clean, perhaps they will bend some.
2006-11-17 16:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should fight it in court. I mean that's a lot of green for just a red light. Hopefully the judge will at least lower the amount. You may want to check on how fast they claim you were going [IF YOU CAN] when running the light, that may have something to do with the amount.
2006-11-17 15:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Countrygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 07:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by lagrone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to talk to a judge first to explain. Some times they'll reduce the fine. If you don't agree, you can request a jury trial
You can usually pay the fine over a period of 90 days.
2006-11-17 15:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by pinniethewooh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always go to court and fight it. Normally, the court will lower the ticket amount and some red light ticket areas have loop holes. Check it out.
2006-11-17 15:23:11 · answer #5 · answered by Shane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to court and contest it. If the cop who gave you the ticket doesn't show up to court then the judge usually throws the cases out. Because it is your word against his.
2006-11-17 17:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by Gettin_by 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude..Traffic lawyer.100 bucks and you'll more than likely get community service or it will be dropped all together. I have had many speeding tickets in my time and only one of them stuck. Good luck!
2006-11-17 15:21:56 · answer #7 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Nancy Pelosi. She's a sweetheart.
2006-11-17 15:24:18 · answer #8 · answered by Shaddup Libs 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋