Traffic Lights and Signs

Failing to comply with a traffic light or sign may result in penalty points being imposed on your licence or even disqualification.

In relation to traffic light prosecutions these will largely depend on camera evidence. As with a speed camera the prosecution must show that the camera attached to the traffic lights was correctly calibrated. It must be proven that the traffic lights themselves were also fully operational.

With this type of allegation, the prosecution will largely depend on eye witness accounts by police officers. If you are accused of this offence, we may be able to, through expert cross examination, show that those witnesses are unreliable and that their evidence is therefore weak.

The Penalty

The maximum penalty is a fine up to £1,000 and three penalty points or a disqualification if you are found not to comply with:

Traffic lights
Stop sign
No entry sign
Double white lines in the middle of the road

In relation to other offences you may be fined up to a £1,000.

Your licence may therefore be at stake and so if you face such an allegation we recommend that you seek legal advice immediately.

For expert advice, call us at Motoring Law Defence FREEPHONE on 0808 178 3288

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