Got caught turning right on red light?

JunkStory · 03-27-2009, 02:43 AM

As I was turning right from Burnette Avenue onto Braid street during a yellow/red light moment, I saw two flashes (from the intersection camera) so I thought I was pretty much screwed. According to ICBC website, a red light camera ticket costs $167.. I never thought they actually catch people turning right with those cameras.

Honestly I don't think I did anything wrong. I entered the intersection on a yellow light. I was turning slow, so the light turned red while I was still in the intersection. So does anyone know about the camera there? Is it difficult to dispute something like this, and what are my chances?

dkvby · 03-27-2009, 02:52 AM

u r ok if u turned right, dont worry about it.

Repute · 03-27-2009, 03:05 AM

Yea it's ok
They wont send the letter to you

visor · 03-27-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dkvby

u r ok if u turned right, dont worry about it.

+1

Happens to me too, when I turn right from N bound Knight St. to E bound 33rd Ave. I've seen flashes but I've never received any tickets.

335ifanatic · 03-27-2009, 04:23 AM

Most of the cams aren't loaded with film. I've been flashed on Granville and w33rd like 3 times in 3 months and I haven't received a ticket.

chicagolab · 03-27-2009, 05:48 AM

there are LOTS of these cameras in Chicago. I've got one ticket when they first came out (about 2 years ago). Here, they mail you the ticket with 3 pictures, one before your car enters the intersection (wide enough view to see the red light), second with your car in the intersection with the red light and third is a zoom up of your plate.

I've had many close calls since, even when being careful at lights I know have cameras but never got another ticket even though I've had pix snapped a couple of times.

Now, from what I understand, someone reviews every picture and all three must come out good for them to send it out. So if they have a yellow light before you hit the intersection or any picture is obscured you do not get a ticket.

iPodAddict · 03-27-2009, 09:40 AM

Technically, you're supposed to stop at a yellow light, as if it were a red light.

Soni · 03-27-2009, 09:51 AM

can you make a right turn on red when its safe??

JunkStory · 03-27-2009, 09:57 AM

Thanks so much guys!! I'm much relieved.

335ifanatic · 03-27-2009, 05:26 PM

Forgot to add, I don't think you can get a ticket when taking a left or right turn. I think the cam thinks you've ran a red light but in reality you're turning.

Lotus99 · 03-27-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Soni

can you make a right turn on red when its safe??

Yeah, BC rocks! I believe in QC it's illegal, how about in ON? It's illegal in most of Europe too, but I think it's stupid, as it holds back traffic that coudl easily keep moving in a right turn only lane at a red light.

JunkStory · 03-27-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 335ifanatic

Most of the cams aren't loaded with film. I've been flashed on Granville and w33rd like 3 times in 3 months and I haven't received a ticket.

were you making a right turn by any chance?? To be honest, I'm still worried. In fact, I no longer want to check my mail, and I have a phobia against that particular intersection now.

iPodAddict · 03-27-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus99

Yeah, BC rocks! I believe in QC it's illegal, how about in ON? It's illegal in most of Europe too, but I think it's stupid, as it holds back traffic that coudl easily keep moving in a right turn only lane at a red light.

In ontario you can until posted otherwise with a do not turn right on red sign.

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335ifanatic Major 51 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Forgot to add, I don't think you can get a ticket when taking a left or right turn. I think the cam thinks you've ran a red light but in reality you're turning.
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