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ARTICLE · 17 MAY 2023

I got a fine for running a red light, but I stopped. Can I fight it?

Outline of rules regarding red light camera fines. Can you challenge the fine if you stopped before going through the intersection?

AustraliaCriminal Law

There's nothing worse than misjudging the amber traffic light whilst driving, slamming on the breaks to stop as soon as it turns red and noticing the sudden flash of a red light camera.

Here's an outline of the rules regarding red light camera fines, and whether you can challenge the fine if you stopped before going through the intersection.

How Do Red Light Cameras Work?

A red light camera is a motion sensing camera which will trigger when your vehicle crosses a line into the intersection when the traffic light has turned red.

The camera will take two photos: one as soon as your vehicle has crossed the detection line and a second photo to see whether your vehicle stopped at the line or went through the intersection.

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