Ticketed for allegedly running red light.?
Cop falsely accused driver of running red light.Definitely light was not red at the moment driver's vehicle entered intersection.IHow can driver prove that he/she did not commit infraction?No other witnesses present.
2006-12-18 15:32:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Just got to go to court and try to prove your case, thats the only way. Might be less hassle just to pay the fine.
2006-12-18 15:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by Pace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what state yer in.
In California, if you're all ready in the intersection when the light turns red, that is *not* running a red light. (Check your state's laws to find out if this definition works for your state, too.)
If so, then you simply testify--if true--that the light was not red when you entered the intersection but changed to red before you left the intersection. Be sure to testify as to *when* during your trip across the intersection the light did turn red.
And you don't need a lawyer. Remember to treat both the officer and the court with respect, answer the court's questions and, chances are, if you're believable, the judge will have a resonable doubt and you won't be convicted.
2006-12-18 16:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by BubbaB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question said the light defintely was not red at the moment the driver's vehicle entered the intersection. Did it turn red when the driver was in the intersection? If so, the violation was committed, and the light was probably yellow when the driver entered.
Yellow lights mean stop if it's safe to do so. If it's not safe, preceed with caution, not accelerate and try to get through before it turns red.
2006-12-18 15:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cop has to prove you ran the red light. In some states you can plead No Lo Contende and not have any points. Most of the time cops don't make their court date. All you have do is go to court and say that you didn't run a red light and the cop will say you did. It is his word against yours. He has to have proof, and unless there was a camera at the intersection, you're safe.
2006-12-18 15:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to court for sure.
2 things to remember.
1. If the cop is lying, he won't show up and you will win.
2. If he really believes you did go through the light, then you will have to convince the judge otherwise. Be prepared. Ask the officer lots of questions such as, "What were you doing when you apparently saw me go through the light? etc. Bring a few character references that will back you as a responsible driver. If you have a clean driving record that will really help too.
Finally, the judge has a good chance of believing you if you really press the issue. He will no doubt ask himself/herself why someone would go to all that work to fight a red light ticket if they really were guilty. Good Luck!
2006-12-18 15:46:47 · answer #5 · answered by igollert 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the burden isn't on the driver to prove that he didn't commit the infraction - the police have to prove that the driver ran the red light. You could challenge it and force the officer to testify that he saw you run it, then it'd be his word against yours and maybe there'd be enough reasonable doubt to throw out the case.
2006-12-18 15:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DILEMA ZONE
look it up online or talk to a transportation engineer/specialist to learn more. If you can time the light cycles and show that the yellow doesnt last long enough to allow drivers to properly make the decision to stop for the roadway design speed.
Then you are in the dilema zone, properly believing you should be able to clear the light before it turns red and too close to stop before red occurs.
Best defense know worked for a friend of mine in stillwater.
2006-12-18 15:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. WHy would he be untruthfaul about this? I think the defination of running the light has more to do with how far away you were at Yellow and if you couls get THRU the light before red, not enter. If you entered at red the other direction alrady had green.
2006-12-18 15:37:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The cops know what running a light looks like.
Could you leave the intersection before the red light? No? If you speeded up on orange and didn't leave the intersection before red, then you don't have a case.
2006-12-18 15:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to court. Challenge the ticket, you have nothing to loose. Even if you lose the case you will just have to pay only the original fine.
And know that your doing a service to the rest of the community by standing for your rights.
2014-08-16 07:35:47 · answer #10 · answered by louis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the light turned after you entered the intersection most states say you are innocent but you need a lawyer to win in court as a rule and a lawyer cost more than the fine .... you lose.
sorry peaceout and chalk it up to experience!
2006-12-18 16:51:54 · answer #11 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋