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Do red light camera tickets go on your driving record?

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This depends on your particular state's laws. In many cases, a red light camera ticket has lighter penalties than if you were pulled over by an officer, including lower fines, not having points added to your license, and may not go on your record. However, you must check your state's laws, for instance, in Arizona and California you will get points on your license and thus the ticket will go on your record.

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How much is a red light camera ticket in Florida?

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Usually you can expect your ticket to be $158, but it will be increased to $262 if you do not pay it after the first notification and in addition to the higher fine you will get points on your license!

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Do I need to take the four-hour traffic school class for a red light camera citation?

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Need to, no. But you might want to if taking that class allows you to have a lower ticket cost. Depending on where you live, the violation might not go on your driving record or affect your insurance.

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There is a video showing that I didn't stop before turning right, but my computer can't play it. Is this a valid excuse?

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No, you will still be required to either pay the fine or show up to answer the violation in court.

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Are there interpreters if I am deaf?

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There ought to be, but you should let the court know ahead of time. Get in touch with the court clerk and ask them to accommodate you.

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I did not come to a full stop before making a right turn. Is it my fault?

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Yes, you have to come to a full 5 second stop for the stop to count. So, if you did not, try arguing for a reason, i.e. you thought you were going to get rear ended, or you were trying to avoid a pedestrian. Overall, you probably should just pay the ticket and be more careful next time.

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I did a complete stop and the light stilled flashed! What can I do?

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Did you stop BEFORE you entered the intersection? No? The law is that you cannot be in the intersection when the light turns red.

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What if I fail to respond to the ticket? What are the consequences?

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In some states, you will be unable to renew your license if you have an unaddressed red light camera infraction.

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