Jumping on a red light

chenggay
By chenggay

Hi Guys,

I need your advice, I was on my way home this afternoon and I passed by the traffic lights (between Fire Station R/A & Sports R/A), before I crossed the traffic light is green turning yellow then when I reached the middle it's already blinking and just before I crossed the line it already turned red.. I'm just wondering if I was caught by the camera.. I appreciate all your advices.. I'm so worried 'coz I've heard that the penalty is QR 6,000..

Thanks..

By cherukkan• 14 Feb 2010 17:52
cherukkan

Is there a camera in the round about? I dont think there are cameras installed in the round abouts as the system in the rounds are different.

By chenggay• 14 Feb 2010 17:37
chenggay

Hey Guys,

Thanks for your advices.. So far, I still didn't receive an SMS from Methrash and I also checked MOI website and I don't have any violation.. Thank God! =)

By anonymous• 10 Feb 2010 10:33
anonymous

Crossing Red light is a killing mistake, hurry always makes worry. If you just pass the signal when it was yello no problem, fine will be implimented only if you cross when it is red. They are not only taking photo it is a movie camere records everything. Beware about new speeding cameara it will not flash it is installed on the top of the street lights.

By anonymous• 9 Feb 2010 23:01
anonymous

it seems u r ok

nothing to wory

just wait few days and call 4890666

they well conform

but u may get a fain for speed it it was 80

By ahmad ali• 9 Feb 2010 20:33
Rating: 4/5
ahmad ali

I believe u r safe coz we often do that.By the way the penalty for jumping a red light is QR10000 upto 50000 or imprisonment upto a year or both.Didn't u check out the updated fines of traffic violation.So as they say better late than never!!!

By yfon• 9 Feb 2010 20:25
yfon

dont worry but if you cross the line in red light theres no way you can run on the penalty.gud sleep.

By ravi_17• 9 Feb 2010 20:21
ravi_17

no need to worry, but don't repeat it. u r in safe. u r not going to pay, but u should donate little amount to needy person. god bless u.

By dohabluenose• 9 Feb 2010 20:19
dohabluenose

I understand you have to cross the first white line when they are red already to be fined. If they are flashing green or orange then you are ok. You are definately going to see the flash in your mirrors if you have jumped these lights

By Namorea• 9 Feb 2010 20:04
Namorea

Hey Dude, according to what u say.. U r safe. Cuz, u r wrong only if u cross ur signal line when it is RED... it does not matter how long it took for you to reach the other side and what was the signal showing when u reached the other side.

As a rule u r allowed to cross when it is blinking or in orange colour

By chenggay• 9 Feb 2010 19:14
chenggay

tnx for your advices.. my problem is, this incident happened at around 3:30 pm, which is in the afternoon that's why it's hard for me to determine if the camera flashed at me and I'm not 100% sure that I crossed on a green light what I am really sure of is that I was in the middle when the light is blinking and I saw it turn red before I reached the lane.. I really appreciate your thoughts on this.. =) pls pray for me..

By anonymous• 9 Feb 2010 18:58
anonymous

From my side you are safe,any how if they call you for fine ask them to check video,there you will find innocent as you said that you entered the line when its turning yellow thats means you are safe 100%.

By Dennic• 9 Feb 2010 18:53
Dennic

you are on safe side dude!! cheer up!

By nabeelkhan1• 9 Feb 2010 18:52
nabeelkhan1

Even if the radar flashed u will not be knowing it as according to you it was afternoon time.... bright flash you can only see if you were driving in the night time and not in a bright and sunny afternoon... you can check on the internet after 2-3 days on www.moi.gov.qa

By sabrang kidul• 9 Feb 2010 18:35
sabrang kidul

If you didn't see the camera flashing, chances are you are safe. As far as I know, the camera is designed to catch those who start crossing after it turn red instead of those who do not complete the crossing.

But check the MOI website anyway to be sure.

Cheers

SK

By supermanqatar• 9 Feb 2010 18:28
supermanqatar

You are safe. Dont worry!

By UDASSLOGH• 9 Feb 2010 18:05
Rating: 4/5
UDASSLOGH

u will be in safe side dont worry when u enter it was green then yellow and then red or u enter at yellow and before middle if red the problem man .wait for two days u will

By hanjinnel• 9 Feb 2010 18:02
hanjinnel

You are safe. Don't worry, chill!

By northstar911• 9 Feb 2010 18:02
northstar911

IF THE FLASH AT CAMERA BRIGHT ON SO U WILL HAVE A FIN

BUT YOU CAN CHECK if you have a fine AT GOVERNMENT WEB SIT

www.moi.gov.qa

regards

By northstar911• 9 Feb 2010 18:01
northstar911

IF THE FLASH AT CAMERA BRIGHT ON SO U WILL HAVE A FIN

BUT YOU CAN CHECK if you have a fine AT GOVERNMENT WEB SIT

www.moi.gov.qa

regards

By ahmedlibra-87• 9 Feb 2010 17:54
ahmedlibra-87

nah, u were not caught.

I am sure bcoz if radar captures an image, it flashes so bright that u would either see the flash light on ur side mirrors or on the reverse mirror.

I Hope u wont get QR6000 penalty & be careful next time

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