Live in NJ. I stop at a street with a fork, the light was red. I stop to check for any on coming traffic there was none. So I turned on red. I got pulled over and was charged with "careless driving" and "no turn on red", I didn't even see a sign that says so but the officer says there was. Ok, but why was I charged with "careless driving". Was I being careless, could I have caused an accident, there were no other cars coming. I don't want to plead guilty that is 2 points on my license, but do I have a choice.What is the name of your state?