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Reneeee · 12-22-2011, 10:05 AM

Hey CP,

Looking for some advice. I believe technology is in the wrong here, but i'm looking for the more rational folks here to tell me the truth.

Today, while on my morning commute in to works I was driving down 14th street near Northmount Drive where the red light cameras are relatively new. As I was proceding towards the intersection in moderate traffic at 30-35 kms/hr(limit is 50) I noticed the don't walk light was flashing so the light was on its way to turn red. As I was halfway through the intersection, the light turned yellow and I proceeded to speed up (probably to about 44km/hr), I know I was still in the 40's on my dash(digital). Then the light immediately went red and flashed. I'm assuming it gave me a ticket, but what I'm wondering is whether or not this would be thrown out when they decide to prosecute? I'm sure they will be under the assumption I will fight this since I was well below the speed limit when the light changed while I was in the intersection.

What does CP think? will the cops really take my argument as legit if I say I didn't want to stop at a green light which had a flashing don't walk sign. I think it's pretty unreasonable to have the cameras active during rush hr, but that is besides the point. Any advice is good advice.

12-22-2011, 10:05 AM	#1
Reneeee Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Aug 2009 Exp:	Bogus Red Light Camera ticket Hey CP, Looking for some advice. I believe technology is in the wrong here, but i'm looking for the more rational folks here to tell me the truth. Today, while on my morning commute in to works I was driving down 14th street near Northmount Drive where the red light cameras are relatively new. As I was proceding towards the intersection in moderate traffic at 30-35 kms/hr(limit is 50) I noticed the don't walk light was flashing so the light was on its way to turn red. As I was halfway through the intersection, the light turned yellow and I proceeded to speed up (probably to about 44km/hr), I know I was still in the 40's on my dash(digital). Then the light immediately went red and flashed. I'm assuming it gave me a ticket, but what I'm wondering is whether or not this would be thrown out when they decide to prosecute? I'm sure they will be under the assumption I will fight this since I was well below the speed limit when the light changed while I was in the intersection. What does CP think? will the cops really take my argument as legit if I say I didn't want to stop at a green light which had a flashing don't walk sign. I think it's pretty unreasonable to have the cameras active during rush hr, but that is besides the point. Any advice is good advice.