oklahomadriva
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? OKLAHOMA
Violation:
I approached a light, the arrow was green. As I reached the light, the light turned yellow. Feeling I could not make the stop without stopping in the middle of the intersection, I went ahead and turned. I don't know when the opposite light turned red, however I had a feeling that it had changed after I crossed the light.
The police officer had stated that he had "clearly" seen the whole thing, however, I have reason to think differently as I entered the intersection as the light turned yellow and the fact that he came down the street a good quarter mile and two minutes later with sirens blazing.
Doing some research and still unsure, I had come across this quote:
Should I pay the fine ($104) or go to court? Opinions? Suggestion?
Violation:
My Story:Red light
23-110
I approached a light, the arrow was green. As I reached the light, the light turned yellow. Feeling I could not make the stop without stopping in the middle of the intersection, I went ahead and turned. I don't know when the opposite light turned red, however I had a feeling that it had changed after I crossed the light.
The police officer had stated that he had "clearly" seen the whole thing, however, I have reason to think differently as I entered the intersection as the light turned yellow and the fact that he came down the street a good quarter mile and two minutes later with sirens blazing.
Doing some research and still unsure, I had come across this quote:
I remember reading that statement in my state's drivers manual, and it serves as the basis behind my argument besides the fact that I don't believe the police officer could have "clearly" seen the whole event unless he was behind me.Reference from my states' drivers manual
A yellow signal light means the red signal is about to appear.If you can stop safely, do so. If not, PROCEED cautiously.
According to a book published by NOLO on beating traffic tickets.
It is LEGAL for a driver to go through an intersection when the light is YELLOW. If the FRONT of a driver's car ENTERS the intersection when the light is YELLOW, it is LEGAL to continue across the intersection in most states.
A proper defence should include:
A diagram showing that the position the officer viewed your car at was obstructed if it was, along with a statement where you were when the light turned yellow and where you were when it turned red.
Should I pay the fine ($104) or go to court? Opinions? Suggestion?