turned a corner on my way to work at about 5.30am, no traffic, and went straight through a red light then realised right after id done it. will cameras have seen me? and if so whats the penalty. also - only been driving for 5 months so how many points b4 you have 2 retake the test?
2007-03-24 03:01:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I think you'll find that when you say you "accidentally" went through a red what you actually mean is that you "Carelessly" went through a red light and despite the time of day and whether or not there was a camera there you could have run some poor person over and killed them. Think on ! ! !
2007-03-24 03:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dover Soles 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go back to the same junction and check if there is a camera. Grey rectangular thing on a pole. Then if there is get out and look closely thru both windows of the box. You should be able to tell if it was "live" as you will be able to see the camera unit inside, normally green and white. Speed and traffic light Gatsos only contain a camera box 20-25% of the time so you could be OK even if there is a unit at that junction. Penalty is 3 points if you have and you will receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution in the post within 14 days. Just plead guilty by post and take it on the chin. Not sure about the retake - I think it's 6.
2007-03-24 03:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by The Transporter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there was a camera you would probably be aware as it would have flashed you.A lot of the older cameras use film which runs out and is not replaced;aced all that often so you may be lucky. More modern equipment uses discs and can run for ages. My penalty for the same offence was a fine of £75 and 3 points.I have been driving a lot longer than you but whether it makes a difference I don't know. You don't have to go to court as this is a fixed penalty offence.Be a bit more careful now eh.
2007-03-24 03:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not always cameras, be lucky!
In the UK with less than 6 months driving, likelyhood is
£60 fine, 3 penelty points and all the inconvenience that goes along with it! Worse case senario. Most likely less.
2007-03-24 08:15:02 · answer #4 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there are not on all lights and sometimes the cameras seen at traffic lights on main roads are for monitoring traffic flow only.If there was no flash then you should be okay.Fingers crossed.
2007-03-24 06:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 5:30 AM you'll know if there's a camera because there'll be a really bright flash. If you didn't see any then most likely your safe.
The penalty is just a fine. A fine to the registered owner of the car, not to the driver because they can't really tell who's driving.
2007-03-24 03:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by ih8u 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't count on seeing the flash. In Maryland we use infra-red flash. All violations are reviewed. If there is a clear violation, a citation is written. Also, in Maryland, no points are awarded. This violation is like a parking ticket.
2007-03-27 04:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by Buck B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the camera was working you would have seen a flash. nothing to worry about really. max 3 points and about £50 all done by post . if you dont hear anything after 2 weeks your off scot free good luck
2007-03-24 03:08:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
nope not always cameras so start praying!!
u will get 3 points!
but if u get 6 within 2 yrs then retake test!
2007-03-24 03:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by MiZz RuBy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In most states you have wither 5 or 6 points before they take your license away. Where I live we don't have cameras on our lights so I can't really help you there
2007-03-24 03:06:12 · answer #10 · answered by Chris N 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋