oklahomadriva
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? OKLAHOMA
Violation:
Red light
23-110
My Story:
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.
Also I am a bit confused about red light laws, can anyone provide any rules that govern red lights?
Should I pay the fine ($104) or go to court? Opinions? Suggestion?
Violation:
Red light
23-110
My Story:
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.
As I understand it, I was cited for entering the intersection when the light was red... which is ludicrous especially when the turn was a left turn and I would have gotten mowed over. Some one correct me if im wrong or please clarify the meaning of this section.Sec. 23-110. Same---Red legend.
(a) No person shall operate a vehicle facing a steady red light other than to stop that vehicle on the near side of a crosswalk or at a sign or other marking on the pavement indicating where a stop shall be made.
(b) A person having stopped his vehicle in accordance with the above subsection shall remain standing:
(1) Until the proper and applicable green indication is shown; or
(2) A right turn may be executed while facing a steady red light, unless such movement is specifically prohibited by official signs posted at the intersection. However, such turning may be executed only so long as:
a. That vehicle making the turn is in the lane nearest the right edge or curb of the roadway; and
b. That person yields the right-of-way to other vehicles which are close enough to constitute an immediate hazard or pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or adjacent crosswalk.
(Ord. No. 2009, § 23, 7-15-96)
Editor's note: Section 23 of Ord. No. 2009, adopted July 15, 1996, amended § 23-110 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Formerly, said section pertained to necessity of signs and derived from § 20-23 of the 1970 Code
Also I am a bit confused about red light laws, can anyone provide any rules that govern red lights?
Should I pay the fine ($104) or go to court? Opinions? Suggestion?
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