What happens if I go in red light?

Running a Red Light: What are the Consequences?

Ugh, red light tickets. I got one in Austin, Texas, back in July ’22. Cost me $230. Definitely learned my lesson.

Fines are the usual punishment. They go up if you’re a repeat offender.

Points on your license are another possibility. Too many, and they can suspend your license. It all depends on where you get the ticket though. Rules change from state to state, even city to city. It’s a mess. My friend got one in San Diego last December, totally different fine.

What happens if you accidentally break a red light?

Oops. Red light rodeo. Busted. Doesn’t matter if you were channeling your inner Lewis Hamilton. Or thought you were Moses parting the Red Sea for an ambulance. White line violation? Wallet violation. That flash? Not paparazzi, darling. It’s your ticket to poorer-dom. NIP in the mail? Say goodbye to that fancy coffee for a week. You’re caught. Like a fly in amber. Or a toddler with a Sharpie.

• Fine: That’s a given. Think of it as an involuntary donation to the local traffic department.
• Points: On your license. Like demerits in Hogwarts. Except no Sorting Hat involved. Just a judgemental letter.
• Increased insurance: Because now you’re risky. Like owning a chihuahua. They’re cute, but they bite.
• Possible driving courses: Yay, more driving! Said no one ever. Unless you enjoy parallel parking under pressure. Like a surgeon with a shaky hand.

My brother, bless his cotton socks, once swore he ran a red because a rogue squirrel distracted him. Didn’t work. The judge was not amused. Neither was the squirrel, probably. Lost its nut stash paying for my brother’s fine. Just kidding. But seriously, pay attention. Lights are there for a reason. So are squirrels, I guess. But mostly lights. Specifically red ones.

What happens if you are exposed to red light?

Mitochondria… power plants. It’s late. Thinking about that. Body… trying to repair itself… all the time.

Skin… gets old. Worn out. Red light… supposed to help. Boosting… something. New cells.

Wish it could fix… other things. Not just skin.

• Mitochondria are affected by red light. Absorb it.
• Energy production increases. Like a little boost.
• Cell repair improves. Skin… maybe more.
• New cell growth is stimulated. Rejuvenation, they call it.

Remember that sunburn last summer? Peeling. Red. Maybe red light could have helped. Then. Now… just trying to… hold it together. Everything… fades. Even skin. Even me. 27 years old. Already feeling it. Time. Passing. Too fast. Red light… just light.

What happens if you go at a red light?

Red light. Fine. Points. Higher insurance. License suspension. Possible criminal charges if someone’s hurt. Bad news.

• Fines: Vary by jurisdiction. Expect hundreds.
• Points: Damage your driving record. Too many, lose license.
• Insurance: Premiums spike. Potentially dropped by insurer.
• Suspension: Lose driving privileges. Inconvenience. Expensive.
• Criminal: Injuries or fatalities? Jail time. Serious consequences. Think before you jump a light. My cousin Mark lost his license for six months. Expensive lesson.

What will happen if you accidentally ran a red light?

Red light? Ticket in the mail. Expect hefty fines. Points on your license. Insurance hikes.

Consequences:

• Fines: Steep. Expect hundreds, maybe thousands, depending on location. My friend got a $500 ticket last month in San Francisco.
• Points: License suspension a real possibility. Three strikes, you’re out.
• Insurance: Prepare for a surge. Your rates will climb. Guaranteed.
• Accident: Worse. Injuries. Damage. Lawsuits. Jail time, potentially. Not worth it.
• Legal fees: Fighting the ticket? Expensive. Lawyer up. Prepare for court.

Driving reckless? Don’t. Simple.

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