Crossing red and getting back

kts1969
By kts1969

Yeserday I crossed a red ,was able to stop and reverse to the white line before the signal . Any chance I will save the 6K riyals? .Didnt actually have the presence of mind to look out for the flash. I actually lost my concentration because an emergency vehicle with flashing lights on top veered to the "left only" lane and got back into the straight lane and I like a dumb bloke looked at him instead of looking at the signal

By kts1969• 20 Jan 2010 12:47
kts1969

Hi Thanks everyone In the few months that I have been here I found the driving to be very stressful- more than in Saudi or Bahrain where I lived before.The other day I saw a woman driving a Lincoln SUV as though trying to reach her house on fire. Still wondering how such people can have a Driving licence with such tough laws around . regards and a have a good day!

By hanjinnel• 20 Jan 2010 11:22
hanjinnel

I heard there is video recording at signals so if they think you are good enough they might not charge you, but you can never say. Incase it comes then try to talk with them asap and you might get lucky.

By anonymous• 20 Jan 2010 10:59
anonymous

Wait for atleast 1 week and check in the net, hopefully no but no guarantee (they will try to chace the drivers face/name, if Qatari no problem)

By zeesamian• 20 Jan 2010 10:58
zeesamian

i think Iyad is right.

Advise: Always be caution while you pass the signals, radars...

No answer if you divert your mind at the critical point.

Check traffic violations on http://www.moi.gov.qa/site/english/eServices/index.html

By Dennic• 20 Jan 2010 10:58
Dennic

dnt worry ur in the safe side ;) THANK GOD!

By Iyad Sabbarini• 20 Jan 2010 10:04
Iyad Sabbarini

That happened with me,they did not charge even the flash lighted.

the cameras record vedio as well so they will see that you did not cross the light.

Regards.

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