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#Post#: 125945--------------------------------------------------
Car stopped over red line and red light ticket issued.
DIR By: Leaf
Date: July 27, 2026, 4:45 pm
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It was the first day driving the car. I had just purchased it,
so I was still getting used to the control of the car. It was on
a 50mph road and the lights changed suddenly. Rather than speed
up I slowed down for safety reasons. I stopped safely, but was
over the white line. This is clear from the images that show
that I did not cross the intersection and that my brake lights
are on. I would like special consideration in this case even
though I am aware that crossing the white line is an offence. A
picture of the letter is linked below.
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#Post#: 125947--------------------------------------------------
Re: Car stopped over red line and red light ticket issued.
DIR By: NewJudge
Date: July 27, 2026, 5:01 pm
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Traffic lights have a habit of changing suddenly and you should
always be prepared for that. That's why they show amber for
about three seconds to give you plenty of time to stop.
If any part of your vehicle crossed the white line when the
lights were red the offence is complete.
If you want any “special consideration” you will have to decline
or ignore any out of court offers the police might make (of a
course or fixed penalty) and instead have your case heard in
court (where, if you are convicted, the costs to you will be
considerable higher).
Whatever you decide to do, you must respond to the request for
driver’s details.
#Post#: 125948--------------------------------------------------
Re: Car stopped over red line and red light ticket issued.
DIR By: andy_foster
Date: July 27, 2026, 5:07 pm
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--- Quote from: Leaf link ---
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> It was on a 50mph road and the lights changed suddenly.
--- End Quote ---
The amber light must be lit for 3 seconds +/- 0.25 seconds
before the lights turn red. otherwise it is not a prescribed
sign. However, I suspect that by "the lights changed suddenly"
what you really mean is that you weren't paying proper attention
and got caught out.
--- Quote ---
> Rather than speed up I slowed down for safety reasons. I
stopped safely, but was over the white line. This is clear from
the images that show that I did not cross the intersection and
that my brake lights are on.
--- End Quote ---
If any part of your vehicle crossed the stop line while the
lights were red, the offence is committed. Technically the same
offence is committed if any part of your vehicle crossed on
amber, unless it was not safe to stop, but that is not the
allegation you are facing
--- Quote ---
> I would like special consideration in this case even though I
am aware that crossing the white line is an offence. A picture
of the letter is linked below.
--- End Quote ---
And I would like to wake up next to Alyson Hannigan. Which also
isn't going to be happening.
#Post#: 125979--------------------------------------------------
Re: Car stopped over red line and red light ticket issued.
DIR By: BertB
Date: July 28, 2026, 3:33 am
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OP you have shared the letter but not the pictures, so we'll
have to take your word for it.
As pointed out already the offence is complete. However there is
nothing to stop you calling the ticket office or attaching a
letter with your driver nomination pointing out that you did in
fact stop if the pictures show this. Do not be confrontational
or demanding, just ask if based on this they would kindly
consider dropping the offence.
Level of success is not high, but if you don't ask you don't
get. Just don't make it look like you are challenging the
evidence or give them the impression that you would reject all
offers and like to take the matter to court.
--- Quote from: andy_foster link ---
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> And I would like to wake up next to Alyson Hannigan. Which
also isn't going to be happening.
>
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Got to love a cheeky ginger. The same applies to Karen Gillan &
Rose Leslie...
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Re: Car stopped over red line and red light ticket issued.
DIR By: Anarchist
Date: July 28, 2026, 12:05 pm
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--- Quote from: andy_foster link ---
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>
>
> The amber light must be lit for 3 seconds +/- 0.25 seconds
before the lights turn red. otherwise it is not a prescribed
sign. However, I suspect that by "the lights changed suddenly"
what you really mean is that you weren't paying proper attention
and got caught out.
>
>
>
--- End Quote ---
Plus the 1.4s when the light was red supports this.
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