What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I live in California and received a ticket for 21453 A.
I came out of a mall parking lot and made a right turn onto a busy street. The time was 9:05am so the mall was not open so there were no pedestrian traffic. However, there was some morning traffic on the street. The officer stated that I ran a red light.
I am wondering if I should contest this citation because:
1. I stopped and looked both way to ensure there were no pedestrians. I also looked to my left for on coming traffic. After ensuring that it is safe, I proceeded to make a right turn out of the parking lot.
2. The red light was a circular red and not a red arrow. I went back to confirm that there were no "No Right on Red" signs.
Should I just pay the fine and take traffic school. I am confident that I stopped, but I know I will have to prove this and it would be my word vs. the officer.
Any advise is appreciated. Thank you very much in advance.
I live in California and received a ticket for 21453 A.
I came out of a mall parking lot and made a right turn onto a busy street. The time was 9:05am so the mall was not open so there were no pedestrian traffic. However, there was some morning traffic on the street. The officer stated that I ran a red light.
I am wondering if I should contest this citation because:
1. I stopped and looked both way to ensure there were no pedestrians. I also looked to my left for on coming traffic. After ensuring that it is safe, I proceeded to make a right turn out of the parking lot.
2. The red light was a circular red and not a red arrow. I went back to confirm that there were no "No Right on Red" signs.
Should I just pay the fine and take traffic school. I am confident that I stopped, but I know I will have to prove this and it would be my word vs. the officer.
Any advise is appreciated. Thank you very much in advance.
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