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Speeding and other criminal offences / Going through a red light
« on: April 05, 2025, 06:47:30 pm »
Hi all,
I recently received a Notice of Intended Prosecution from the Metropolitan Police for allegedly failing to comply with a red light signal. I'm looking for advice on my options.
Here are the details:
Date of offense: March 23, 2025 at 11:15 hrs
Location: A24 Tooting High St junction with Garratt Lane, northbound, SW17 (code 5042)
Vehicle: Volvo (my car)
Offense: Failing to comply with red light signals - automatic equipment
Time into red: 1.4 seconds
Legal basis: Section 36(1) of Road Traffic Act 1988, Traffic Signs Regulations 2016
The notice is dated April 1, 2025, and I need to provide driver information within 28 days. The images clearly show my vehicle passing through the junction after the light had turned red.
To be honest, I don't specifically recall this incident, but looking at the evidence, I can see I was 1.4 seconds into the red light. The notice mentions an educational course might be available until June 20, 2025, instead of getting points and a fine.
I'm inclined to admit liability and hope I'm offered the course, but wanted to check with experts here if there's anything else I should consider before responding? Is there any defence for such a short time into red, or should I just accept responsibility?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I recently received a Notice of Intended Prosecution from the Metropolitan Police for allegedly failing to comply with a red light signal. I'm looking for advice on my options.
Here are the details:
Date of offense: March 23, 2025 at 11:15 hrs
Location: A24 Tooting High St junction with Garratt Lane, northbound, SW17 (code 5042)
Vehicle: Volvo (my car)
Offense: Failing to comply with red light signals - automatic equipment
Time into red: 1.4 seconds
Legal basis: Section 36(1) of Road Traffic Act 1988, Traffic Signs Regulations 2016
The notice is dated April 1, 2025, and I need to provide driver information within 28 days. The images clearly show my vehicle passing through the junction after the light had turned red.
To be honest, I don't specifically recall this incident, but looking at the evidence, I can see I was 1.4 seconds into the red light. The notice mentions an educational course might be available until June 20, 2025, instead of getting points and a fine.
I'm inclined to admit liability and hope I'm offered the course, but wanted to check with experts here if there's anything else I should consider before responding? Is there any defence for such a short time into red, or should I just accept responsibility?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you!