how can police prove that a driver went through a red light?

Answer 1

Either because of pictures, or witnesses...

Answer 2

Careras, Witnesses, other police units. But there are situations that may exempt a driver from a red light violation. Once I was driving in a busy intersection, my lane was clear and had a mechanical breakdown and lost brakes. The E brake I am not sure it was working right, but I managed to get the thing stopped by shifting into Park. I know if you cross the stop line before the light turns red and are under it while it turned red, you did not violate the red light. In snow It would be hard to stop and if the roads are fresh with snow, and going the limit for the snow and slide under a red, as long as you provide warning and have control, the officers may not ticket you. I think the road condition dictates what witnesses will say. One night I almost got hit from a person that ran a red light, I made sure I got his plate humber and turned it into police.

Answer 3

Direct evidence such as a picture if the light is camera equipped.
Direct evidence such as eye witness by an officer who saw a vehicle drive through a red light, and subsequently stopped the vehicle.
The words of the driver upon being stopped. "Yes officer, I knew the light was red, but I..."
Indirect evidence, several witnesses who step forward and report the driver went through the red light.

Answer 4

Lot's of ways. Though i received a letter from the police a few years back stating i had gone through a red light and that they wanted to prosecute me.
I replyed to them saying i would be happy to pay the fine and receive points if they sent me proof of the offence as i was not aware of it.
I received a letter back saying they would drop the charges, they didn't say why and i didn't ask.
Did i jump a red light ? Well that is for me to know, isn't it!
Good luck!

Answer 5

It depends on the situation. At some lights there are cameras. He may have seen you do it. The last possibility is that he really did not see you do it and you can go plead your case to the judge. However, it is your word against the policeman, and unless he has a record of frivolous tickets, the judge will probably side with him/her.

Answer 6

Fixed camera at the junction.
Camera mounted in the police car.
Corroboration between 2 or more police officers.
Eye witnesses.

Answer 7

They are just the witness and are paid to do their job which includes testifing against you in court if you plead not guilty. Then it is up to the judge or the jury (which will more than likely not be granted in this case).

If you got the ticket then just get a lawyer and pay the money. It will save you time and money in the long run.

Answer 8

There are cameras everywhere.

Which is a good thing, if you're daft enough to drive through a red light.

Answer 9

i own a shop,and if they have the vehicles on cameras ,or have a witness on the matter they can prove it,now there using the camera,s and the owner of the vehicle gets the ticket regardless of who was driving the car,and that's the way it works,good luck,i hope this help,s.

Answer 10

1. photographic evidence from CCTv
2. eye witness
3. If someone is stopped at a red light it is assumed the opposite lights are at green and vice versa

Answer 11

If there is no camera what they will do is accuse you, you then either pay up or fight out. Where by the policeman who saw you will not take the stand - therefore you can not say he is not telling the truth & you still have to pay up!