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I got a ticket in the mail the other day for "not stopping at a red light" in Nassau County and the fee is $80. In the picture you can see my car slowing down or semi stopping at the light and making a right turn. I did not blow a red light, just didn't stop fully at the red light and proceeded to make a right turn.
There were no "No turn on red" signs on this street and it is legal to make a right on this street so I assume that the ticket was for not making a complete stop.
$80 is a lot of money for this minor traffic infraction and I really don't think I was doing anything wrong. I slowed down at the light and made a legal right turn.
Now I have a dilemma. Should I just pay the fine or fight it in court? Would fighting this fine require me to go to that awful court house in Hempstead and spending a day there? Causing me to a loss of wages or time. I may end up still having to pay the fine which would be a waste of time and money.
Has anyone fought a similar traffic infraction and was it worth fighting it in court? Thanks.
Got a similar one in Suffolk. Viewed the linked video and my car and several others slowed and took a permitted right on red. I had trouble figuring out what I did wrong since there was absolutely no other traffic in any direction at the wide open intersection. Forgot the full stop rule.
I got a ticket in the mail the other day for "not stopping at a red light" in Nassau County and the fee is $80. In the picture you can see my car slowing down or semi stopping at the light and making a right turn. I did not blow a red light, just didn't stop fully at the red light and proceeded to make a right turn.
There were no "No turn on red" signs on this street and it is legal to make a right on this street so I assume that the ticket was for not making a complete stop.
$80 is a lot of money for this minor traffic infraction and I really don't think I was doing anything wrong. I slowed down at the light and made a legal right turn.
Now I have a dilemma. Should I just pay the fine or fight it in court? Would fighting this fine require me to go to that awful court house in Hempstead and spending a day there? Causing me to a loss of wages or time. I may end up still having to pay the fine which would be a waste of time and money.
Has anyone fought a similar traffic infraction and was it worth fighting it in court? Thanks.
I'm confused. If they sent you a still picture, how can anyone see you "slowing down"? You are 100% wrong. You failed to stop, which is a traffic violation. Cost you $80 to learn your lesson and follow traffic laws.
Got a similar one in Suffolk. Viewed the linked video and my car and several others slowed and took a permitted right on red. I had trouble figuring out what I did wrong since there was absolutely no other traffic in any direction at the wide open intersection. Forgot the full stop rule.
This ticket caught me off guard because I've been making a right on this street all the time without coming to a full stop. Did you fight yours or just paid it?
I've paid my tickets in the past and they were usually around $45-$55. $80 seems pretty steep considering I didn't blow the light. Just slowed down and made a right turn. I'm contemplating whether or not its worth fighting it and trying to get it dismissed.
I'm confused. If they sent you a still picture, how can anyone see you "slowing down"? You are 100% wrong. You failed to stop, which is a traffic violation. Cost you $80 to learn your lesson and follow traffic laws.
THere are 2 pictures of my car. One of my car clearly (showing my brake lights going on) slowing down and another of my car making a right.
$80 seems pretty steep considering I didn't blow the light. Just slowed down and made a right turn.
What do you think "blowing a light" means? You went through a red light without coming to a complete stop.
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