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Ticket for going through a Red Light

I was just stopped going through a yellow light. I saw the officer in my rearview window, I have never run a red light in my life and have been driving over 40 years. My car was midway thru the intersection and I did pay attention and didn't even see the light turn red. Next thing I know, sirens and I'm pulled over and he claims I ran the red light, which I know I did not. Happens that he pulls me over in front of Mun.Bldg and tells me I can pay the ticket there. I asked what night is court and told him I would see him there. I was even doing under the speed limit. I travel this route home 4 days a week. How can I successfully defend? And are points associated with it? Is there a law about a yellow light in NJ. I always thought it was a caution that that the light is going to turn red shortly. I know it is the end of the month and quotas have to be met but this is ridiculous.


Asked on 5/28/08, 5:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Ticket for going through a Red Light

Your best defense is to get a good attorney. I fail to see what you will accomplish by yourself.

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Answered on 5/28/08, 9:38 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Ticket for going through a Red Light

Many people do not know that they must stop their vehicle when the light tunrs yellow, unless, while operating at a lawful speed they can not stop safely stop their vehicle.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 5/29/08, 3:59 am


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