Traffic lights stuck on red
Discussion
I've been thinking about a scenario that occurred last weekend and wondering what the law or HC would advise.
Driving along a quiet B road, I came to a stop at some temporary traffic lights. My light was red, and the Astra at the other end was stationary too. They were only 2 way lights.
We waited for a while and it was clear we were both on red, so I decided to go through. As I passed the 2nd set of lights, in my mirror I could see the other lights were also red and at this point the Astra decided to go through on red too.
On the way back at the end of the day I had the same situation where I had to go through on red.
Driving along a quiet B road, I came to a stop at some temporary traffic lights. My light was red, and the Astra at the other end was stationary too. They were only 2 way lights.
We waited for a while and it was clear we were both on red, so I decided to go through. As I passed the 2nd set of lights, in my mirror I could see the other lights were also red and at this point the Astra decided to go through on red too.
On the way back at the end of the day I had the same situation where I had to go through on red.
t.I don't think this is true. I believe there is allowance for lights where it is reasonable to believe they are broken. Don't have a reference to have though.
Bert
Bert
Durzel said:
Legally you're not allowed to go through a red light under any circumstances, unless directed to do so by a constable or traffic warden.
As it is with such things discretion may or may not be applied, if you are seen doing it in circumstances as you describe.
As it is with such things discretion may or may not be applied, if you are seen doing it in circumstances as you describe.
Also contact the police as a non urgent and they will contact the correct authority to get them sorted .
I had the situation a while ago with some temporary lights on the A2 near Dover , they were in place while the permanent lights were being updated due to repeated failure, they had stuck on red on a double junction . Luckily it was a 4 am not rush hour . I rang the police on 101 and they said it was the second failure in 6 hrs .
I had the situation a while ago with some temporary lights on the A2 near Dover , they were in place while the permanent lights were being updated due to repeated failure, they had stuck on red on a double junction . Luckily it was a 4 am not rush hour . I rang the police on 101 and they said it was the second failure in 6 hrs .
grumpy52 said:
Also contact the police as a non urgent and they will contact the correct authority to get them sorted .
I had the situation a while ago with some temporary lights on the A2 near Dover , they were in place while the permanent lights were being updated due to repeated failure, they had stuck on red on a double junction . Luckily it was a 4 am not rush hour . I rang the police on 101 and they said it was the second failure in 6 hrs .
Be worth checking the lights, sometimes theres a number to phone on there (normally at the bottom). Saves a bit of police time I had the situation a while ago with some temporary lights on the A2 near Dover , they were in place while the permanent lights were being updated due to repeated failure, they had stuck on red on a double junction . Luckily it was a 4 am not rush hour . I rang the police on 101 and they said it was the second failure in 6 hrs .
. Wacky Racer said:
Sometimes if they have a "sensor" on the top they will change to green if you drive your car a bit closer.
Happened to me last month after I had been waiting nearly five minutes on a very quiet road.
Yes, if you stop too far back it assumes no one is their and keeps your light red. But then the other should be green. Happened to me last month after I had been waiting nearly five minutes on a very quiet road.
Seems to happen a lot around here with temporary works. A couple of weeks back SGN dug a small hole in the pavement, & went completely overboard with traffic 'management'. 3 way lights all stuck on red in the middle of rush hour - the workforce seemingly were not qualified to do anything about it, so gridlock ensued, resulting in much harrumphing & rage.
topless360 said:
I've been thinking about a scenario that occurred last weekend and wondering what the law or HC would advise.
Driving along a quiet B road, I came to a stop at some temporary traffic lights. My light was red, and the Astra at the other end was stationary too. They were only 2 way lights.
We waited for a while and it was clear we were both on red, so I decided to go through. As I passed the 2nd set of lights, in my mirror I could see the other lights were also red and at this point the Astra decided to go through on red too.
On the way back at the end of the day I had the same situation where I had to go through on red.
I wonder who got the battery. Driving along a quiet B road, I came to a stop at some temporary traffic lights. My light was red, and the Astra at the other end was stationary too. They were only 2 way lights.
We waited for a while and it was clear we were both on red, so I decided to go through. As I passed the 2nd set of lights, in my mirror I could see the other lights were also red and at this point the Astra decided to go through on red too.
On the way back at the end of the day I had the same situation where I had to go through on red.
vikingaero said:
I'm not 100% on this but I'm fairly sure that still not allowed through and have to turn around and find an alternative route.........
Not according to Derbyshire Police: http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/derby/hi/people_and_pl...In that article, they suggest waiting at least four minutes to give the lights a chance to change before opting to drive through the red light.
Forums | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff