Violation Red Light Code 21453 (A)

**bublik** · 08-11-2010, 08:45 PM

Got a ticket that claims I ran a red light even though I made a right turn. Why the section (a)???

**adam_** · 08-11-2010, 09:02 PM

I assume the officer felt you did not come to a full stop at the circular red prior to proceeding to make a right turn.

(a) prohibits motion...(b) allows a right turn after a stop, but not stopping is a violation of (a).

You're gonna get heck from the police here about putting this in the wrong forum....

**bublik** · 08-11-2010, 10:38 PM

It was a photo intersection, but mt rear lights are clearly engaged. What are my chances of beating it in LA?

**cdwjava** · 08-11-2010, 11:22 PM

Quoting bublik

It was a photo intersection, but mt rear lights are clearly engaged. What are my chances of beating it in LA?

Your rear brake lights indicate the brake was depressed, not that you came to a complete stop.

Beating it will be tricky unless you can show some fault with the camera and argue that you did come to a complete stop before the limit line.

**EWYLTJ** · 08-12-2010, 03:29 PM

There are many excellent defenses for red light camera tickets. I think you should take a look at helpigotaticket.com and highwayrobbery.net and then come back here to discuss what you believe to be your most viable defense.

**bublik** · 08-12-2010, 08:53 PM

Thank you I will

**marinite** · 08-21-2010, 12:45 PM

I just received 21453 (A), but the officer put under "Speed Approx" 40mph and under "P.F./Max Speed", "Veh. Lmt." and "Safe" he put 25.

I am eligible for traffic school, so I was going to plead guilty and request it. But, I am concerned about the speed notation and whether the judge will also fine me for excessive speed. Should I be concerned about that?

**cdwjava** · 08-21-2010, 01:14 PM

Quoting marinite

I just received 21453 (A), but the officer put under "Speed Approx" 40mph and under "P.F./Max Speed", "Veh. Lmt." and "Safe" he put 25.

I am eligible for traffic school, so I was going to plead guilty and request it. But, I am concerned about the speed notation and whether the judge will also fine me for excessive speed. Should I be concerned about that?

You will be arraigned and tried only on the offense for which you have been charged. The judge cannot add new offenses, and the officer is unlikely to do so prior to arraignment.