Traffic Ticket Question

Running a yellow (caution) light? Odd.

 

Yes you always fight tickets. Your CDL is how you earn your living. Dig in the piggy bank and hire an Attorney to get it reduced to a non moving or probation or whatever.

 

In the two states I know of, it's actually illegal to enter an intersection if the light is yellow. That would be MI and TX. I assume all other states are the same, but maybe not.
It's not enforced, but it's still illegal. Op must have pissed off an leo.

 

Just curious. What state was it?

 

My state is you are clear on yellow as long as any part of your vehicle is over the white line when that light turns red. If any part of that vehicle is behind that white line and it turns red, you ran the light.

 

I have never heard of such a violation. Absurd as h.e. ll also. But, it is best practice to get on the brakes and stop for the yellow light, before it turns red, which should not be difficult if one is operating at, or under the speed limit and is paying attention, as they should be.

 

In ohio your entire vehicle must be past the white line or you can be written up for running a red light. Most times it's not enforced unless it's extremely obvious