Passing traffic light while it was amber
Hi all,
Last Thursday I was driving to westbay. At the civil difence traffic lights, I was 3 vehicles behind when they had given the green light. But suddenly it started to blink when the vehicle in front of me was about to pass it. I too manage to sneak in while it was Amber. I was at the middle of the intersection when it was red. Then I saw from my side mirrors that there was a traffic police vehicle parked aside. Now I'm worried whether they have wrote a fine for me even though I'm sure I passed it while it was Amber. But I've heard that you can't argue with police people. We have to admit what they say.
Please help. I'm so worried. 6000QR is too much for me. I have never ever been reported for any traffic violations
How long will it take them to put it on the website?
Can police write fine for jumping traffic lights cuz there's no camera in civil defence traffic lights?
Also what if they don't have proof like photos videos. Should I still pay without proof?
Hehehe the exact location is probably the roundabout off the Doha Expy at Gharafa immigration. I hate the traffic light there, because the timing changes all the time. Worst thing is the period, when amber flash for some time and then it goes to red suddenly. Worry not about the police, they are usually busy with their phones playing games.
It happened to me too - it was blinking and I was looking to the left if it's safe to pass and entered the R/O on red sign somehow. There were actually 2 police cars waiting on the roundabout and third police car entered the R/O on red sign with me. I was really scared and was checking MOI website for a week every hour - but no fine.
You can always let them know your new to Qatar and were not aware of the rules and can't afford to pay the fine. My cousin did get away with a red light of 5000 QR. or ask them to reduce the fine only if you are charged with it.
Accha / Pioneer, are you sure, I am just asking. As I am confused about the law that says not to pass the light if you will not be able to cross to the other side. ie, he was in the junction which means he could block the other traffic. Not that I am sure where is the "Civil Defense traffic Light"?
No Fine...
Its ok that at amber you crossed and at the middle you stayed red...
No Issues
You have not violated...
If you are sure the lights were on amber, there is no need to worry. Just relax. In a worse case scenario, you will receive receive a message in around 3 days time. Keep checking the MOI website. If you do get booked for the violation, I guess there's nothing much you can do about it but just pay the fine. However, from what you have stated, the chances of this taking place is slim.