[thechat] Traffic Light Cameras

[Martin Burns]

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On 16 Aug 2004, at 11:38, chris at martiantechnologies.com wrote:

> A FOAF did something rather foolish this morning. In his enthusiasm to  
> get out of the congestion charging zone in London before 7am, he cut a  
> red light. In order to do this he accelerated to about 40mph in a  
> 30mph limit. As he passed the light, he's pretty sure he caught a  
> double flash in his wing mirror. He's not aware of a yellow-backed  
> speed camera in that position, only a grey traffic-light camera.
>
> He is contrite and ready to accept punishment, but does anyone have  
> any idea what this punishment may be? How many points? Fine? Will the  
> speeding compound the ignoring of the red light?

Separate offenses.

Going through the red light alone is a 3 pointer (Failing to comply  
with traffic light signals), while the speeding is 3-6 points.

Now, if the red light traversal meant that he was driving carelessly or  
dangerously, then it's anything from 3 to 11 points.

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/ 
endorsem.htm#7.%20Endorsement%20Offence%20Codes
http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/crimertotable.htm

(guide for non-UKfies, if you're found guilty of a Road Traffic  
Offense, your license gets endorsed with points. Get over the magic 12  
points, and it's bye-bye license. Oh, and there's fines too, and some  
offenses (eg speeding) have discretionary disqualification or even  
prison. Nice.)

Cheers
Martin
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