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Originally Posted by Kybosh
I need some input guys, yesterday night I went through an intersection when it was in the process of changing to red. I couldn't stop safely because it was very icy so I decided to go through. Unfortunately, I think I got a red light ticket in the process (so did another guy beside me) because I saw the flashes. Anyway, I was going the speed limit (maybe even under) but couldn't stop in time due to the ice.
I didn't think it was too big a deal until I got home and found out that the ticket for this is $287!!! I've been driving for 12 years now full time and in that time I've never had any accidents and only one traffic violation (speeding ticket). Is there anything I can do? I honestly can't afford this ticket for financial reasons and I hate to say it but that little money (too some) might cripple me for a while.
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The cameras don't know when it's icy out. The people giving out tickets based on the pictures do know when it's icy out. I don't think I'd worry too much. I doubt a ticket will come, even if it does, just call in and kindly say, it was icy and I thought it was safest to proceed through, given the conditions.