Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1111 (d)1, “Passed Red Signal”

This concerns redlight tickets issued by a police officer at a traffic stop, not camera tickets. If the ticket was created by a camera, then it does not have points, will not go on your driving record, and should not impact your insurance rates.

In metropolitan areas, a frequently issued traffic citation is for a violation of VTL 1111 (d)1. This is more commonly known as a “red-light ticket.” It alleges that the motorist entered and drove through an intersection after the light turned red. In New York City, the fine for a first-time offense is $278. Outside of New York City, the fine is determined by the judge, with the maximum being $225 + mandatory surcharge of $93. With other violations on the driving record there is a possibility that you will be required to pay an additional Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee. The most significant cost of this infraction is your car insurance rates. Car insurance companies typically raise their rates significantly with a red-light ticket on the driving record.

Red Light Statute

The wording of the statute is as follows:

Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady circular red signal, unless to make such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or in the event there is no crosswalk, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of the approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown except as provided in paragraph two of this subdivision.

Fighting a Red-Light Ticket

If you received a red-light ticket from a traffic stop and want to review your options, you can reach out to the attorneys at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. Our firm provides motorists with free consultations. There are various ways of fighting such tickets, depending on the jurisdiction and the circumstances leading up to the issuance of the ticket. You can dispute the ticket even if in fact you went through the redlight. Pleading Not Guilty does not mean you are claiming that you did not go through the redlight. It merely means you are utilizing your constitutional rights to require the government to prove the case.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has been in operation since 2011. We are primarily dedicated to traffic ticket defense. Our firm has successfully fought many red-light charges with various procedural and legal tactics. We can take on your case in the five boroughs of New York City and in other areas of the state. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office will be glad to take on your case. Contact us at your convenience.

Fight the VTL § 1111 (d)1 Ticket