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    Default Flashed by Red Light Camera, Did Not Cross Intersection

    My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

    Do you have to actually go through the intersection to be in violation of running a red light?

    Here's the situation: I was driving in Los Angeles early Sunday morning, and was going to turn right at an intersection. As I approached the intersection, the light was already red, so I stopped to check oncoming traffic and I got flashed. I checked around me and saw that my front tires were over the first crosswalk line, but I'm 99% certain the wheels were not past the second crosswalk line. While I was checking my location, I was flashed a second time. Dazed and surprised by the bright lights at 2:30am, I didn't move forward until the light turned green, so both photos should show me in the same place.

    So my question is: since I didn't fully enter the intersection, will I be getting a ticket? Or should I start saving up that $400+?

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    Default Re: Flashed by Red Light Camera, Did Not Cross Intersection

    Unfortunately for you, the law states:

    Quote Quoting CVC 21453
    21453. (a) A driver facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown, except as provided in subdivision (b).

    So, yes, you were in violation when you stopped with your wheels IN the crosswalk -- start saving your money.

    Barry

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