Genuine mistake caught by traffic light camera |
Genuine mistake caught by traffic light camera |
Sat, 12 May 2018 - 14:06
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 12 May 2018 Member No.: 97,929 |
I received an Intention to prosecute letter a couple of days ago. It was for an offence that occurred approximately a week ago. Although I don't remember breaking any rules, I think I can piece together what may have happened. I was driving back from the beach, and it was my first time driving on this road. I would have been in the left lane, which (according to google maps) had an arrow pointing straight on. In google maps satellite view, I can see that the light has a left filter light; so I suspect that this contravention would be that I went straight on when I saw the green light for the left filter light. I feel that the signage on the road may have misled me, and therefore, I made this mistake.
What should I do at this stage? Of course, I know that reading the rules of the forum, I have to respond within 28 days to the letter. I assume that the replies here will tell me to respond to indicate that I was the driver first and then wait for the Notice of Intended Prosecution. However, I just wanted to check here first and get some idea of what to expect and to gauge if there is any chance that I can be forgiven or let off without any points/mark against my driving record. I am not very clued up on this forum and as such, I may need replies without acronyms and for responders to treat me as a complete newbie (i.e. speak as slowly as possible =D) Thanks all in advance. Pictures of all 4 sides of the letter (redacted): Google Street View: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.558338,0....3312!8i6656 Google Maps (eastbound on A127 at the junction): https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51%C2%B...#33;4d0.6962488 |
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Mon, 14 May 2018 - 12:05
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Member Group: Members Posts: 6,178 Joined: 1 Jan 2013 From: Glasgow Member No.: 59,097 |
So you know the left turn doesn't stay green after the red for straight on is illuminated? It happens all the turn with right turns after all. We need a video of the lights so we can see the sequence. You can pretty much create one by backing up the road some distance and then clicking towards the lights. In none of the sequences can I see the left filter illuminated other than when the ahead green is on and I've found both red to green and green to red. Changing to red - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5578373,0...3312!8i6656 And to green - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.558338,0....3312!8i6656 Nah I'm not buying that !!! 😕 |
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