Traffic Signs

 

2 weeks ago while traveling back from visiting my dying granddad in hospital I went through a red light (that had been on red for 38 seconds). The set up of the lights is confusing, there are 2 sets that are close together, the set I went through were on red and are positioned on either side of a 3 lane carridgeway. the other set were on green and are closer together than the set on red. Driving in the middle lane the green set of lights were clearer visibility than the red set of lights.

What will the likely outcome be?

Last night, I believe I was photographed by a fixed camera, having passed through a red traffic light. I was travelling at approximately 25mph at the time, and the speed limit was 40mph. This was because I attempted to brake for the light when it changed to amber, but due to the prevailing icy conditions on the road, I felt the wheels slip and the car start to slide, and I was not confident that I would be able to stop for the light without skidding into the junction. I therefore maintained my speed (25mph) and went through the light, approximately 1 second after it had turned red.
I want to know where I stand legally, and whether I can have the NIP that I expect to receive, overturned? Alternatively, if I choose to take it to court, what is the likelihood of the court overturning the fine and points?

Alleged Offence: failing to stop at red lights
Your road traffic offence question: unfortuantely i have had 2 notifications of prosecutions through in 4 days.
1. x/10. I was driving saw the lights change and stopped. the road conditions were quite wet and I was travelling at 35 mph in a 40 area. I stopped but my front wheels were over the line by 1 to 1.5m but my rear wheels were behind the line. I also reversed back to ensure no obstruction. however the camera triggered when I stopped. I contacted the leicester constabulary who said that even by stopping just over the line I had gone through the light. I feel this is very unfair. I could braked harder I suppose but it was my partners car which I was not yet used too.
2. The second was on x/10. I looked at the top lights ( the ones for lorries) because I was also looking at the road direction signs. I estimate that I was again travelling at 35 mph in a 40 area and about 2-2.5 seconds from the line when I saw the top lights as green. Itravelled on and got flashed. the photographic evidence does not show the top lights but the lower lights to right of the car. as my rear tire crossed the line it says the light had been red for 2.75 secs and the second photo was 3.25. I am fairly confident of the gap between the car and the line when I last looked. I therefore think it impossible for the light to have gone from green to red with 2.75 seconds duration into the red. The photo does not show the top lights and so the only possible error is that the lights were not synchronised or that I made a personal error.
I definitely want to contest the first and I am waiting for the photographic evodence to make sure my rear wheel was not over the line. However the second I am not sure about as I am not sure the above points I made will be believed or stand up in court. I have aclean record till now and I am doctor which I hoped may stand for something. I cannot find any information on the internet as to the rules that govern them and so I was hoping you may be able to help me.
many thanks

Your road traffic offence question: Hello Emma
I was driving a van and approaching traffic lights. They turned amber and my initial reaction was that I had enough time to continue through.
However, they turned red and I had to instantly decide that I could not continue driving. I stopped and the van did not go through the red lights, but rather crossed the white line and stopped completely.
I think only the front wheels crossed and not the back ones.
The police have offered a course or fixed penalty with 3 points. I feel I have commited no crime. I did not drive through. I stopped.
Please could you advise me?
Many thanks for your time Emma.

Alleged Offence: going through a red light
Your road traffic offence question: My question is simple. I did not go through a red light ---who would--- its bright and early afternoon. I did not move on a red light but green, however the car in frount of me was hesitant and as a result while i am crossing the junction the light changes. What am i do ?

Alleged Offence: red traffic light
Your road traffic offence question: Hi. I`m expecting an NIP for tripping a red light camera whilst towing my caravan. My fault. The car went through amber but I`m sure the caravan went through on red. Should I accept it or is the caravan a trailer ie non endorsable? Thanks

Alleged Offence: Red light
Your road traffic offence question: Im sorry about any spelling
8months ago i protested my innocence by writing to the traffic police THEY SENT ME A REPLY TO SIGN TO GO COURT WHICH I DID
I was at a junction i was being tailgated and pushed throw an amber light
the officers where on the right side of the junction
they said there light was showing green therefore mine should be showing red
I pleaded guilty by post but after getting advise from numrous people who have been in a similar situation
I pleaded guilty by post but after getting advise from numrous people who have been in a similar situation
i went to court in which case they had no officers at present as i pleaded guilty by post
im relly scared and worry
im a sports coach
Also on the document they have my number plate wrong 1 letter
as i phoned up court on a previous occation they have got may have got the date wrong of the alleged crime
Please guys im relly stress will i get hit with a big fine
its obvious they will choose officers over me
Will officers have to turn up
officers statement
officer statment
when we was stationary at a set of red ats junction with ........ as our lights went from amber to green we started to move forword.our lights then changed to green and i saw a red...... number plate........... go throw the lights controlling traffic from ley street onto the ... turning right
at this time danger to road users was not caused
we then returned to the same junction where we viewed the same ats signals carry through at least 3 cycles and on each occation the signal phasing appeared correct accurate there are not exhibits relating to this matther

Alleged Offence: Driving through a red light
Your road traffic offence question: I was charged with driving through a red light on x at 5.45am as i passed through a green light it changed to red i knew the police were behind me and carred on about 150 yards and then they pulled me over the officer came up to my window and asked me why he pulled me in i replied because of the lights i thought he was going to tell me off but he told me to get into his car and then charged me he had to look up offence for the amount to fine me and put on my ticket £30
and 3 points.
I did'nt question it because it was red after about the cab of the van i was driving was through and its the police word against mine .
so i went to pay said fine and was told by the fiscals office they could not accept it because the officer had entered wrong amount for the fine which should have been £60 he put £30. I was told by the same office that you probably will not here anything but they might charge me at a later date which they have i got a letter today from the procurator fiscal's office with a conditional offer of a fixed penalty or they will take criminal proceedins against me.
I have been driving for 27 years with no driving offences bar one speeding fine 80 in a 70 that was 6years ago not even a parking ticket. afriend who drives an hgv told me if your cab has passed through on green its ok to keep going thats why iam tinking about contesting this offence.

Alleged Offence: E1806, Contravene Double White Line System
Your road traffic offence question: I was overtaking vehicles on the road between x and x, and was soon pulled over by a police woman who had videod me overtaking on what she claimed were double white lines, the still she showed me from the video in the vehicle was not very good quality and I took the FPN she gave me as I presumed that she was correct. I have since passed the site again and I believe that the point at which I over took may not have been double white lines and in fact was dashed white lines on my side. I have contacted North Yorkshire Police on this matter and they say that they will not provide me with a copy of the video unless I request a court date. I am not going to request a court date unless I am certain that I am correct or I may be liable for the costs. It is my belief that I am entitled to a copy of the tape under PACE before making a decision as to whether to dispute the matter otherwise they have me over a barrel either way, and I am not in the financial position to risk having to pay court costs. Frankly the police where uncooperative and would not grant me with the chance of speaking to the officer involved in the case either. My question to you is therefor am I entitled to a copy of the video before making my decision or are the police correct.

Alleged Offence: going thru red light
Your road traffic offence question: i have 9 points and took a traffic light and it just changed a car was behind me and it was 50/50 to stop and fear car behind would hit me if i braked.also it took the police longer than 14 even 28 day"s to reply to me because something to do with d.v.l.a i have responded to them three time"s and have"nt declared me as driver.i now have to appear in court on x .can you help dont want fine or more points or ban ?

i was driving on a road and through a pelican crossing whilst it was flashing amber. i was in traffic and the traffic was flowing. i could not have been traveling more than 8 or 10 miles.

as i crossed the crossing a child on her bicycle hit the left hand side of my car. the left side wing mirror fell out and the car was obviously scratched from the side.

i got out to attend to the child. the child appeared unhurt. there was no blood or any bruises or cuts. she was however crying.

i repeatedly asked her if she needed a doctor or ambulance however she refused. i asked if i could take her home. she refused and said that she would go home her self.

there were two witnesses although i am not sure as to what exactly they saw. they can confirm that i attended to the child and can confirm that i asked whether or not to call for an ambulance and can confirm that he child walked away herself with her bicycle.

i did not report this matter to the police immediately although was considering to do so the following day. the next morning at 7:00am the police arrived and asked me questions at my home regarding the accident. i explained the story and they left. the first i heard after that was yesterday when I received a letter for the police saying i was driving without reasonable consideration.

Alleged Offence: Failing to Stop at a red ligght
Your road traffic offence question: I have incurred a fixed penalty notice for Failing to stop at a red light. It was my opinion that a vehicle was so close to me that if I had stopped it would have resulted in an accident. The lights had changed to Amber as I crossed the line and no other vehicle had started to move. I did not cause an accident or impede other motorists in this incident. Is this woth an appeal or do I take the 3 pionts and £60 fine?

I would like to ask for your advice on the below issue.

The incident happened on x at the corner of x and x (London ).

Despite of the sign ‘one way’ (green arrow to straight ahead), I turned left from Great Windmill St. I was caught on the spot and admit my mistake, too. I also accepted the fixed penalty (please see the attached document).

I wonder if there is any way to avoid the penalty points on my driving license – without going to the court. This was the first incident I had since I drive in the UK (for 4 years now); my job is related to driving on a daily basis therefore I would appreciate your suggestion / advice to prevent any additional penalty.

having failed to give priority to oncoming traffic on the road
Your road traffic offence question: could you tell me what the fines could be for this as i was in an incident

Hi I have trial date coming up where I am contesting the red traffic light offence.

I admitted that i went through amber lights at the point where i was stopped by the police.

there were 2 policeofficers in the patrol car. Th policeman wrote the incorrect time and date on the notice that was given to me. The police were on the right side of me as i went through amber lights.


Thanks for any help given.

I was apparently caught going through a red light by a camera mounted on the traffic signal? I strongly deny going through any red light. It may have changed to red once i went through. However, on the help letter it says that certain excuses are irrelivant in the eyes of the law, for example, "It would have been more dangerous to stop" and "It was on green/amber when i went through". I feel this prevents any grounds of fair, reasonable appeal. I would much appreciate if you could give me some advice on the matter. Thank you very much for your time.

On x I was accused of running a red light. I was at a petrol station re fueling my motorbike when I was approached by a young chap who I couldnt tell was a real police officer or a special, he had an all black vectra. He said he saw me run the red light about 5 mile earlier. I did not he has either mistaken me for someone else or I went through on amber and he has made an error. He offered me a fpn but I refused to accept as I do not agree with his account of events. He then said I would receive a summons in the next 6 months. My question is- what are the chances of this being droped all together and me not receiving the summons and even if the summons comes is there a strong likelyhood of me being found not guilty by the magistrates?

My son is accused of crossing a level crossing when the lights were going. We have responded to the original NIP to give his details and now he has received his NIP we don't know whether to send it back with or without an explanation. He said he was travelling with the flow of the traffic. The lights had just come on and he thought it would be unsafe to stop suddenly as there was a car behind him. He believed that had he stopped he would have been shunted onto the track. He believes the car behind also went through the light so wasn't slowing down.
Thank you

My two back tyres were slightly on a zig zag marking, I wasnt in my car but when I got back to it two police officers issued a £60 fine and 3 points on my license. I can accept the fine but is it correct to receive the points when technically I wasnt phyiscally behind the wheel?

I was going from the m60 east where it joins m60 north on a round about then coming off the slip road where it meets m60 north I cut across the thick White central lines and then got pulled over and police man said I would get 3 points on my licence and £60 fine is there anything I can do I don't think this is fare and no licence no job and me and my kids suther because of 1 silly mistake and was never told about them lines anyway by my instrutor as I never taken motorway lessons

My wife has been fined today for driving up an access only route.
This access only route runs parrallel to a main b road and she was using this road as a short cut to get to work.
There is a road sign saying no cars or bikes exept for access.
This road is a slip road and is used for residents. Thip road does however join back on the road which runs parrallel?
Is there a way of avoiding paying this fine?

Driving on road where building works were going and raod barriers put in place which reduced size of road. Accidentally drove into a no entry one way street. As sun was in eyes and did not properly see the no entry sign. Caused accident in the process. What is likely prospect of disqualification and how many points should be expected.

I was given fine for contravening traffic light - driving through red light. Very busy traffic -double robot and as had just had brakes done was advised not to break harshly. Braking harshly would have been more dangerous in rush hour traffic. Got a fine of £60 and was told to hand in licence = paid fine following week but as had lost licence on holiday had no licence to hand in - went to police station but they couldn't help. By the time licence came I had completly forgotten about licence - they have returned £60 cheque and issued summons!! What can i do it was a simple mistake ?

I have been given 3 points for a red light offence which would take me to 9 points previously i have 6 points due to speeding. I had to re-take my license as it was within the 1st two years since passing. I have been driving with so much care and attention since i re passed as i never wanted to get points again, a whole year without problems brought my insurance down but then this. Last thursday i came from the motorway onto x in nottingham (i'm not sure whether the speed is 30/40 after the motorway) and as i approached the lights i was doing about 35-40 mph and the lights changed to amber, i looked behind and there was a car so i decided it was safer to carry on as if i was to try and stop for the lights changing to red i would have to of slammed on the brakes possibly leading the driver behind to crash into me. Or i would of still not been able to stop for the line and just crept over so i continued hoping it would be ok but i recieved the letter saturday. I am going to request a photo aswell but i was wondering if you know anything that could help me get off with these 3 points as i feel really really hard done by. Thanks

hi i just wanted to no my rights as i got a fixed penalty ticket and 3 points for going down a no entry which only had one sign which is on the wrong side of the road

Can the Police notice if or when i crossed a full white line when the police are driving in the oppisite direction on a duel carriage way?

if i disagree with the offence, is it just my word against theres?

Thanks