I got pulled over for running yellow light, but weird thing happened?

dudesky · 09-04-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Yes, in Jersey it's all electronically done. Your ticket is a printout.

If the cop says he will mail you the ticket, I'm sure he will mail you the ticket.
If the cop wanted to give you a warning, he would have said so.

really? last time when I got ticket, it was still that yellow ticket with cop's hand writing all over. maybe they recently changed it??!
and also, if this is the case, why didn't he print out the ticket while he was in other backup police car??

enkei2k · 09-04-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dudesky

really? last time when I got ticket, it was still that yellow ticket with cop's hand writing all over. maybe they recently changed it??!
and also, if this is the case, why didn't he print out the ticket while he was in other backup police car??

Not sure. I got a ticket in Jersey back in May so that's how I know it's a printout

olddudesrule · 09-04-2013, 10:20 AM

Pay it, and move on...Sh*t happens, and sometimes these are "he said, she said" type of calls. Really, what are you gonna do? Is it worth wasting time fighting it when no definitive proof exists to refute what the officer said he saw? Technically, if the nose of your car is past the "line of prolongation", (which is a straight line drawn from the corner of the intersection) when the light turns red, you've legally entered the intersection. That's a close call, and many who think they made it, simply didn't. While it's unsafe in many instances to jam on your brakes on a yellow light, it's also equally unsafe to enter the intersection on the end of a yellow. It's how many "failure to yield" left turn accidents happen.

Anyway, I digress. Pay it and move on.

theDreamer · 09-04-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by olddudesrule

Pay it, and move on...Sh*t happens, and sometimes these are "he said, she said" type of calls. Really, what are you gonna do? Is it worth wasting time fighting it when no definitive proof exists to refute what the officer said he saw? Technically, if the nose of your car is past the "line of prolongation", (which is a straight line drawn from the corner of the intersection) when the light turns red, you've legally entered the intersection. That's a close call, and many who think they made it, simply didn't. While it's unsafe in many instances to jam on your brakes on a yellow light, it's also equally unsafe to enter the intersection on the end of a yellow. It's how many "failure to yield" left turn accidents happen.

Anyway, I digress. Pay it and move on.

Depending on the ticket price I would agree, but only if it is a small fee.
If his local system wants 300+ like many for running a red, then he needs to fight it. Also, if he is able to get it thrown out or dismissed with other drivers education it will not go on his record or insurance.

1st · 09-04-2013, 10:25 AM

In Ca a red light ticket is minimum of $451.00

fonzo179 · 09-04-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

in ca a red light ticket is minimum of $451.00

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kenchan · 09-04-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

In Ca a red light ticket is minimum of $451.00

onzedge · 09-05-2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

fonzo179 · 09-04-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

In Ca a red light ticket is minimum of $451.00

*Looks at the "Welcome to California" sign near Barstow*
Sure, thanks for the warm reception.

TheGreatOne · 09-04-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

In Ca a red light ticket is minimum of $451.00

Ouch

kensnismo · 09-04-2013, 07:11 PM

calif. is also broke it all about the money.

speedygreene · 09-05-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

In Ca a red light ticket is minimum of $451.00

OH Hell NAH!!!!

1st · 09-05-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fonzo179

Mother of God

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Ouch

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Originally Posted by speedygreene

OH Hell NAH!!!!

Ya! Its brutal that’s not including traffic school. California will d-virgin that a$$.

1st · 09-09-2013, 02:44 PM

This weekend I was sick to my stomach. I thought $451.00 was high. I guess that depends on the city you’re in. Roseville Ca Douglas Blvd and E Roseville Pkwy minimum red light violation $479.00. I was trying to take a pic but my light turned green as I realized our convo on this thread and the amount that light was. I wanted to take a pic for proof. Anyways I will be posting a pic soon enough.

olddudesrule · 09-04-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Depending on the ticket price I would agree, but only if it is a small fee.
If his local system wants 300+ like many for running a red, then he needs to fight it. Also, if he is able to get it thrown out or dismissed with other drivers education it will not go on his record or insurance.

Dreamer does have a valid point. If it's worth your time to go to court and ask for some sway, then by all means do so. The other potential plus is, if you choose to go to court, and the citing officer doesn't show, you win, case dismissed. Honestly, it's rare, but it has happened.

09-04-2013, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Pay it, and move on...Sh*t happens, and sometimes these are "he said, she said" type of calls. Really, what are you gonna do? Is it worth wasting time fighting it when no definitive proof exists to refute what the officer said he saw? Technically, if the nose of your car is past the "line of prolongation", (which is a straight line drawn from the corner of the intersection) when the light turns red, you've legally entered the intersection. That's a close call, and many who think they made it, simply didn't. While it's unsafe in many instances to jam on your brakes on a yellow light, it's also equally unsafe to enter the intersection on the end of a yellow. It's how many "failure to yield" left turn accidents happen. Anyway, I digress. Pay it and move on. Vaughanabe13 and Ghostvette like this.

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	In Ca a red light ticket is minimum of $451.00

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	This weekend I was sick to my stomach. I thought $451.00 was high. I guess that depends on the city you’re in. Roseville Ca Douglas Blvd and E Roseville Pkwy minimum red light violation $479.00. I was trying to take a pic but my light turned green as I realized our convo on this thread and the amount that light was. I wanted to take a pic for proof. Anyways I will be posting a pic soon enough.