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It was the first day driving the car. I had just purchased it, so I was still getting used to the control of the car. It was on a 50mph road and the lights changed suddenly. Rather than speed up I slowed down for safety reasons.  I stopped safely, but was over the white line. This is clear from the images that show that I did not cross the intersection and that my brake lights are on. I would like special consideration in this case even though I am aware that crossing the white line is an offence. A picture of the letter is linked below.

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Traffic lights have a habit of changing suddenly and you should always be prepared for that. That's why they show amber for about three seconds to give you plenty of time to stop.

If any part of your vehicle crossed the white line when the lights were red the offence is complete.

If you want any “special consideration” you will have to decline or ignore any out of court offers the police might make (of a course or fixed penalty) and instead have your case heard in court (where, if you are convicted, the costs to you will be considerable higher).

Whatever you decide to do, you must respond to the request for driver’s details.
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Quote from: Leaf on July 27, 2026, 10:45:07 pm
It was on a 50mph road and the lights changed suddenly.

The amber light must be lit for 3 seconds +/- 0.25 seconds before the lights turn red. otherwise it is not a prescribed sign. However, I suspect that by "the lights changed suddenly" what you really mean is that you weren't paying proper attention and got caught out.

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Rather than speed up I slowed down for safety reasons.  I stopped safely, but was over the white line. This is clear from the images that show that I did not cross the intersection and that my brake lights are on.

If any part of your vehicle crossed the stop line while the lights were red, the offence is committed. Technically the same offence is committed if any part of your vehicle crossed on amber, unless it was not safe to stop, but that is not the allegation you are facing

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I would like special consideration in this case even though I am aware that crossing the white line is an offence. A picture of the letter is linked below.

And I would like to wake up next to Alyson Hannigan. Which also isn't going to be happening.
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OP you have shared the letter but not the pictures, so we'll have to take your word for it.

As pointed out already the offence is complete. However there is nothing to stop you calling the ticket office or attaching a letter with your driver nomination pointing out that you did in fact stop if the pictures show this. Do not be confrontational or demanding, just ask if based on this they would kindly consider dropping the offence.

Level of success is not high, but if you don't ask you don't get. Just don't make it look like you are challenging the evidence or give them the impression that you would reject all offers and like to take the matter to court.

Quote from: andy_foster on July 27, 2026, 11:07:16 pm
And I would like to wake up next to Alyson Hannigan. Which also isn't going to be happening.

Got to love a cheeky ginger. The same applies to Karen Gillan & Rose Leslie...
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Quote from: andy_foster on July 27, 2026, 11:07:16 pm


The amber light must be lit for 3 seconds +/- 0.25 seconds before the lights turn red. otherwise it is not a prescribed sign. However, I suspect that by "the lights changed suddenly" what you really mean is that you weren't paying proper attention and got caught out.



Plus the 1.4s when the light was red supports this.
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