Traffic Light Violations

Ran Red Light

Right now, the biggest cause of traffic accidents in major cities is running red lights. According to a recent...

Driving without Headlights

Traffic laws in each state contain statutes regarding nighttime driving and the appropriate use of headlights. Driving with poor visibility due to conditions, such as poor or non-working headlights is a main cause of nighttime accidents. Aside from being a main cause...

Failure to Use Proper Headlight Beam

When someone fails to use the proper headlight beam, it is considered a traffic violation because of the problems it could cause.  

Fail to Dim Lights Meeting

If you fail to dim lights meeting an oncoming car it can affect the vision of the driver of the oncoming car.

Can You Fight a Red Light Camera Ticket?

Today, more and more jurisdictions are adding some form of technology to help with traffic violations, including red light tickets. Twenty-three states currently have some form of red light cameras operating to catch those who run stoplights. The tickets issued are often called “red light camera tickets.”

Photo Radar and Red Light Frequently Asked Questions

Photo radar and photo red light are technologies that record serious traffic violations the moment they occur. Cameras are used to photograph only vehicles that speed or run red lights in targeted areas. Traffic citations are then issued to the vehicle's registered owners through the mail. Camera radar is not a new technology. It has been used since 1968 in other countries. If you drive the speed limit and do not run red lights your vehicle will not be photographed.

Driving Without Lights When Required

In all states, driving with lights is required from dusk until dawn and also in weather which makes visibility poor, such as rain or fog.

I got a ticket for driving without my headlights on. How much is the fine in my state?

I got a ticket for driving without my headlights on. How much is the fine in my state?

Red Light Ticket on a Yellow: How to Fight It

Perhaps you have recently been stopped by a police officer and issued a citation for running a red light, even though you are absolutely sure you had a yellow signal when you went through the intersection. Rather than simply paying your ticket--and running the risk of having your insurance premiums increase,

Common Defenses to a Red Light Ticket

Red light tickets occur on a regular basis. Often it is the result of running a red light (RRL). A red light ticket can have serious consequences to the offender. Although it is usually a minor misdemeanor, a red traffic ticket can create problems for the driver charged with the offense. Consequences

How do I contest a red light violation from a camera?

Question: I ran a red light and they caught me on camera. I think I was already in the...