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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hoopi
Wait a second....this was a RIGHT TURN? I thought the cameras were only for running THROUGH the light crossing the interesection.

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Thought... was there a no-right turn sign? Maybe that's the violation?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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Well, the letter of the law is that you have to come to a complete stop at a red light, then yield to everything possible, before turning - perhaps because the brake lights were not illuminated prior to the crosswalk line they concluded that a complete stop was not achieved (or if it was it was in the crosswalk which is another no-no). If its a red arrow I don't think you are permitted to turn when its red unless there is a sign saying you can - I'm not sure though.

Lots of right turn on red info on the web - didn't realize it was such a contentious issue at times and was supposedly created in the 70s as a gas saving measure (?).
 
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CDMINI
Sounds like a possible Motion to Dismiss, but it might be denied and the STATE given the opportunity to supply the requisite info, so back to square one, probably you should just take the school.
I'm sorry they sent it in 2 letters, one was the ticket and then a few days later the pictures.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by eVal
Well, the letter of the law is that you have to come to a complete stop at a red light, then yield to everything possible, before turning
Actually in Fla. you have to stop before the stop bar painted on the pavement. Most people don't even recognize those. I lost a Mot because client had rolled over the stop bar. I always "tag in" there (quick stop) before "rounding the bases" now.
 
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