topic Re: Red Light Camera in Community Spirit

Red Light Camera

the_bob_delusion — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:30:35 GMT

I got flashed today for running the red. Except I didn't

My car roll over the white line triggering the Light to go on but I stopped, So when the 2nd light came on, I haven't moved.

Am I expecting a letter?

Re: Red Light Camera

kopenhagen5 — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:34:36 GMT

You may get an automated letter but need to appeal it.

And they can see you didn't proceed through the intersection.

Re: Red Light Camera

ecar3483 — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:35:19 GMT

I have one word - Bureaucracy.

Expect the letter.

Don't ignore it, write back explaining the situation and they'll make it go away.

They thrive on paperwork.

Re: Red Light Camera

skyrider12-au — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:28:25 GMT

@the_bob_delusion wrote:
I got flashed today for running the red. Except I didn't

My car roll over the white line triggering the Light to go on but I stopped, So when the 2nd light came on, I haven't moved.

Am I expecting a letter?

You betcha gunna get one - The line is there for a reason and you are not permitted to go beyond it - OR roll over it - If a photo shows that you have crossed over then you have contravened the law - appeal it if you like but that will probably cost you some more of your dollars. If you don't know the rules maybe it's best if you don't drive on the roads that others use.

Re: Red Light Camera

j*oono — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:01:05 GMT

Yep. You tried to beat a light change. You would have seen the orange light in plenty of time. If not, you were speeding.

Re: Red Light Camera

electric*mayhem*band — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:06:30 GMT

@ecar3483 wrote:
I have one word - Bureaucracy.
Expect the letter.
Don't ignore it, write back explaining the situation and they'll make it go away.
They thrive on paperwork.

Don't you just know it.

*with sound and vision*

Re: Red Light Camera

the_bob_delusion — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:13:56 GMT

@j*oono wrote:
Yep. You tried to beat a light change. You would have seen the orange light in plenty of time. If not, you were speeding.

Actually no. The red has been there for at least 30 seconds. I saw the cars move on the opposite, let my car roll just to find out the cars were turning right and stopped straight away.. So just rolling a couple of meteres triggered the lights.

Re: Red Light Camera

j*oono — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:17:23 GMT

Yes, it's a bit of a worry when drivers start moving when turning traffic has the green light. I've seen it happen myself.

A reminder to you to pay more attention then Bob.

Re: Red Light Camera

this-one-time-at-bandcamp — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:09:08 GMT

Many, many years ago, I was sitting at a red light in my Camaro............to my left was a kid in a Ford Torino, to my right was a bear in a plain brown wrapper. The kid was revving his engine, rarin' to race me, so, while the light was still red, I moved forward about a foot or so......The kid was so eager he dropped the clutch and lit his tires up right through the intersection, the cop following him a moment later.

I casually drove past them.........

Re: Red Light Camera

colic2bullsgirlore — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:42:11 GMT

@the_bob_delusion wrote:
@j*oono wrote:
Yep. You tried to beat a light change. You would have seen the orange light in plenty of time. If not, you were speeding.
Actually no. The red has been there for at least 30 seconds. I saw the cars move on the opposite, let my car roll just to find out the cars were turning right and stopped straight away.. So just rolling a couple of meteres triggered the lights.

So inattention put your vehicle past the line and into the intersection area... the reason that you ended up breaking the law is insignificant. The result could have been life threatening. You were lucky.

Re: Red Light Camera

icyfroth — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:39:47 GMT

@the_bob_delusion wrote:
I got flashed today for running the red. Except I didn't

My car roll over the white line triggering the Light to go on but I stopped, So when the 2nd light came on, I haven't moved.

Am I expecting a letter?

What Kopenhagen said.

You'll get a letter. Appeal it.

End of.

Re: Red Light Camera

the_bob_delusion — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:29:44 GMT

If they were going to send me a letter, how long does it usually take?

Re: Red Light Camera

cmcoins2000 — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:32:47 GMT

@the_bob_delusion wrote:
If they were going to send me a letter, how long does it usually take?

Given - Australia Post - who knows.

Re: Red Light Camera

kopenhagen5 — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 04:24:21 GMT

Hey, common sense might have prevailed here bob.

They usually get out quickly so times of offences are still fresh in minds.

Someone may have actually looked at the pic and saw you didn't fully enter the intersection.

It would be nice to see some nouse being used.

Re: Red Light Camera

ecar3483 — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 12:49:43 GMT

While you're waiting for the paperwork, have a chortle at my expense.

I was running late for the train, to get to work, so I drove to the station.

I was in a hurry, but made it to the carpark as the train approached.

Caught the train, all good.

Or so I thought...

There was a mobile speed camera set up on the side of the road leading to the carpark.

I got a fine for doing 62 in a 60 zone.

*Facepalm*.