Do I get a fine for red light?

no_name
By no_name

I was unaware of red light tonight and i passed about one car length from the traffic light and stopped. But it flashed 2-3 times. Do I get any fine?

By fish• 13 Feb 2009 11:13
fish

i havr done the same and it was only 500qr.

dont worry

By fish• 13 Feb 2009 11:13
fish

i havr done the same and it was only 500qr.

dont worry

By fish• 13 Feb 2009 11:13
fish

i havr done the same and it was only 500qr.

dont worry

By no_name• 13 Feb 2009 11:03
no_name

thanks for all answers but I passed the flash machine only, not the lights. you know there is a small distance between the lights and flash machine (radar cam). so, I think it should not be more than 500 QRS, isnt it?

By anonymous• 13 Feb 2009 09:36
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

if u don't stop the red light the finalty was 6,000. always remember if u see signal light reduce ur speed limit to avoid violation.

By chadqa• 13 Feb 2009 08:23
Rating: 5/5
chadqa

Yes you'll be fine for beating the red light amounting 3000 QRs plus additional 7 black points in your license. before the revision of the penalties it was 6000 QRs... Next time be circumspect upon driving specially when passing to a traffic signal bro! Cheers

By anonymous• 13 Feb 2009 05:10
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

no.. u get traffic violation for a green light :) whahah .. jocking!

am sorry for that man ... i already payed 3000 for the red light!! those radars sucks!! every light should bling 5 times ... this is worldwide agreed! in arabic countried they bling 3 times .. u know! we are always in hurry for the moon ;)

By Tall Guy• 12 Feb 2009 23:59
Rating: 4/5
Tall Guy

I went through a red light on the Corniche....7 points and 6,000 riyall. Not nice. Guy in the car behind was so close that had I stopped he would have hit me. Bad decision as it would have cheaper had he hit me!!

By anonymous• 12 Feb 2009 22:44
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

Do not be afraid, I heared Mr Kharji him self speaking about this subject on TV, the fine will never exceed 1000, and hopefully 300 only.

By marooz_1976• 12 Feb 2009 22:19
Rating: 4/5
marooz_1976

Did you come backwards after stopping the Vehicle the moment you see the RED lights? If you had done so, then there is a possibility where you can convince the officers in Traffic police but you have to visit them & do that. If you fail, then you will earn 7 points & pay QAR 6000 fine

By shamim1• 12 Feb 2009 22:14
Rating: 5/5
shamim1

you may lose 6 points. and fine half.= 3000. be confirm. and careful next time.

By anonymous• 12 Feb 2009 22:07
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

If you STOPPED, the fine will not exceed QR500, if you corrected your position and returned back the fine will not exceed QR300, if you stopped on the yellow lines and remain on that it may reach to QR 1000.

Hope you'll get only QR300, Iam not sure about the POINTS.

By anonymous• 12 Feb 2009 21:39
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Of course you will be fined. Look at the MOI site after a couple of days and check your plate number to confirm it.

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