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Red light disaster in london

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Kay1006 · 15/07/2023 08:28

The lights for the pedestrian crossing should have been shaded so only cars close could see them but they weren't so from across the junction I thought they were controlling the traffic I was in. The crossing was only a few metres down the road straight ahead of me.

I am tensed what will be the outcome? This is my first mistake

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User10486743 · 15/07/2023 09:54

Traffic light cameras are usually smaller than the larger roadside speed cameras and positioned a a few metres before the traffic light, if you google they are online where they are.

KateyCuckoo · 15/07/2023 09:57

@Kay1006 why do you write like a robot?

topnoddy · 15/07/2023 10:08

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LIZS · 15/07/2023 10:11

So you thought it was a repeater light not a separate crossing? Unless you were out of position ie. In a box junction or accident I doubt there would be any comeback for hesitation.

LlynTegid · 15/07/2023 10:13

If you do receive a court summons or other penalty, accept it with a good grace.

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Ignore it then or report if you aren't happy

User10486743 · 15/07/2023 10:16

Most likely outcome if no accident or anything else at the time is 3 points and £100 fine or a course which they sometimes do for for first offences.

Zippedydodah · 15/07/2023 10:16

What disaster?

DrinkFeckArseGirls · 15/07/2023 10:30

What a sensationalist title. Did you want people to think there was a tragedy in London, OP? A click bait?

RhubarbFairy · 15/07/2023 10:32

Was there a bison crossing too, on its way to M&S to meet Aiden?

DappledThings · 15/07/2023 10:41

Kay1006 · 15/07/2023 09:52

There was a speed camera but not sure if it took both speed and red light. No collision or any other issue. I moved very slowly without realizing it’s not for me!

So you thought there was a red light that you were approaching so you went slowly then realised it wasn't for you so sped up? So you think you might have driven a little slower than the speed limit for a short time? What offence do you think you've performed?

RubyWedding · 15/07/2023 10:46

I ran a red light in London a few weeks back when there were two sets of lights in quick succession, the roads markings were faded and I didn't I totally realise they were two separate sets, drove through the first one to wait at the second. Very quiet junction and no ticket yet!

sevenbyseven · 15/07/2023 10:50

It's more likely a red light camera than a speed camera if it's next to traffic lights. What will be will be! At least no one was hurt.

Trinity65 · 15/07/2023 11:56

RhubarbFairy · 15/07/2023 10:32

Was there a bison crossing too, on its way to M&S to meet Aiden?

Mhahahaa

Too many bisons !

PS I remember that thread

Karrpt · 15/07/2023 11:59

But were you in the red lights district?

topnoddy · 15/07/2023 13:06

Karrpt · 15/07/2023 11:59

But were you in the red lights district?

I'm calling incomprehensible rubbish here !

Totally 100% pointless post

Changingplace · 15/07/2023 13:11

Still have no clue what actually happened 🤷‍♀️

BiscuitsandPuffin · 15/07/2023 13:17

Changingplace · 15/07/2023 13:11

Still have no clue what actually happened 🤷‍♀️

Literally nothing. It was a total non event. She accidentally drove through a red light very slowly. Apparently.
OP are you always this dramatic? Heaven help you if you're ever in an actual disaster.

DappledThings · 15/07/2023 13:32

BiscuitsandPuffin · 15/07/2023 13:17

Literally nothing. It was a total non event. She accidentally drove through a red light very slowly. Apparently.
OP are you always this dramatic? Heaven help you if you're ever in an actual disaster.

I'm not sure it was even that. I think she mistakenly slowed down for a red light which wasn't actually for her then realised it wasn't and sped up again. Couldn't be less of an event!

whynotwhatknot · 15/07/2023 13:36

maybe just a fine if there was a camera

Yumchips · 15/07/2023 13:40

It seems like one of those chatbot generated posts... I don't think it's a real person somehow

Moredramathanrazzamatazz · 15/07/2023 13:41

You can appeal if you get a ticket or worse, it's important that misleading signage is flagged up. Appeals often win.

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