sl8rfan2 t1_iybdbf6 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:18 AM

> It's true, I didn't come to a full stop but

But nothing. Pay it, scofflaw.

edit: a flashing light startling you that much does not inspire confidence in your ability to handle driving in a city.

LattaCooties t1_iybehb6 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:27 AM

Maybe I would have come to a full stop if I wasn't scared for my life! Jeezus. I ALWAYS stop at stop signs and I had every intention of doing so, but I'm not going to come to a full stop if I'm scared! It's literally a human reflex to run when you think you are in danger. It was really dark out and the flash scared me. Even if it is embarrassing, I will still admit that I was scared.

Anyway, this encouraged me to contest it because I stand by that I would have stopped if the camera wasn't faulty. Apparently that camera is known to not be accurate: Here

oxtailplanning t1_iybfx7a wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:39 AM

The cameras are all reviewed by a real person. You also admitted you didn't stop so....

In this city we've all been nearly hit, injured, maimed, and/or killed by drivers that refuse to follow the basic laws. You'll find little sympathy for stop light cameras here. You might get some pity points from Nextdoor though.

LattaCooties t1_iybh0wj wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:48 AM

I have actually been hit by a car on my bike and was sent flying, twice.

I did not refuse to follow basic laws. That is simply not true. If you are scared for your life, are you still going to follow the law??

I'm absolutely not trying to get sympathy! I'm sincerely trying to understand if anyone has had luck with contesting a ticket by admitting with an explanation.
Additionally, I am unfortunately not surprised by the responses here. I've noticed that a lot of people on this sub love to tell other people to pay tickets when they probably can try to contest it.

sl8rfan2 t1_iybkwcq wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:22 AM

You make me feel unsafe on the road. Please find alternate transportation before you kill someone.

LattaCooties t1_iyblngc wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:29 AM

If I could bring 2 dogs on the bus/metro, I would have never bought this stupid car 2 months ago in the first place!

AxillaRocks t1_iyccuqi wrote on November 30, 2022 at 10:06 AM

This makes it worse! Just pay the ticket. Take some driving classes too. PAINFUL!