contravene red traffic light? an error?

the_pink_panther_2

Just got a letter that I contravened a red traffic light, which I don't remember doing... I was mortified, but then I noticed that my recorded speed at this time was 0 mph. Am confused as to me this implies that I stopped at the lights. Is this a mistake on their part?

nickstarmer

the_pink_panther wrote: »

Just got a letter that I contravened a red traffic light, which I don't remember doing... I was mortified, but then I noticed that my recorded speed at this time was 0 mph. Am confused as to me this implies that I stopped at the lights. Is this a mistake on their part?

might be your wheels are just over the line?

Linus2864

Is it possible that you stopped on the white line or edged over it while you were waiting for the lights to change?

Seems the only possible reason why your speed would register as 0mph.

Have you asked for a copy of the photo?

Hope this helps

L

Sgt_Pepper_2

the_pink_panther wrote: »

Just got a letter that I contravened a red traffic light, which I don't remember doing... I was mortified, but then I noticed that my recorded speed at this time was 0 mph. Am confused as to me this implies that I stopped at the lights. Is this a mistake on their part?

No.

Were you at the location at the given time?

the_pink_panther_2

I have no doubt it was me, I don't remember my exact positioning where I stopped, I don't think any different from where I normally stop, I've been driving for 17 years and it's never been a problem before, I can't say 100% sure I wasn't over a line, but I don't think so. Can I ask for a pic, without it going to court? If I did it, I'll accept a fine, but I have no recollection of doing so and like I say, speed of zero makes me question whether there's not some error, it certainly doesn't look like dangerous driving to me if I just nosed out onto a line, though like I say, I don't think I did.

Sgt_Pepper_2

That's why you haven't been niped for dangerous.

You can ask for a photo to help id the driver but they don't have to provide any evidence until you enter a not guilty plea.

It is an offence for any part of the car to pass the stop line on red. Did you not notice the flash?

the_pink_panther_2

I didn't notice a flash. Am totally baffled. Theoretically it is possible that I committed the offence unknowingly I guess..

Sgt_Pepper_2

the_pink_panther wrote: »

I didn't notice a flash. Am totally baffled. Theoretically it is possible that I committed the offence unknowingly I guess..

Ask for a photo then.

Be mindful you have 28 days to respond else you risk 6 points and a fine in the region of £500. That's if section 172 is mentioned on your letter.

the_pink_panther_2

Ultimately, I know I'll cough up, grudgingly but without argument. I just wish I understood what had happened. Just consider it as a cost of driving.

Sgt_Pepper_2

the_pink_panther wrote: »

Ultimately, I know I'll cough up, grudgingly but without argument. I just wish I understood what had happened. Just consider it as a cost of driving.

If you ain't done it fight for justice, but this post suggests you know you did.

photome

Sgt_Pepper wrote: »

No.

Were you at the location at the given time?

Is that because mistakes are never made

OP have you been over to pepipo