


Just curious – how can Nassau issue the $30 “Driver Responsibility Fee”? Doesn’t it violate the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1111-e below (specifically the last sentence): PS Just a follow up the first photo shows my car has entered the intersection with red at 000.2 seconds at 15 mph and the second photo has me driving on Lakeville with Red at 1.6 seconds at 15 mph. You will also be issued a Notice of Liability for a Red Light Camera Violation if you do not come to a complete stop before making a right turn.Īs I was not facing a steady circular red signal until I was already into the intersection is this a basis for fighting this ticket? I live in Brooklyn so I can drive out to deal with it but just on principle it seems a 80 dollar fine for making a right turn on a yellow light with no opposing traffic is ridiculous. The site states:Ī Notice of Liability for a Red Light Camera Violation is issued when your vehicle fails to stop at a clearly marked stop line or at any other stopping point described in the ordinance when facing a steady circular red signal. I no longer live in Nassau County so the cameras came as surprise to me. Looking at the video as I was approaching the turn the light turned yellow and as I crossed the white line it turned red. There was no oncoming traffic as I approached the intersection. There is a dedicated two lane right turn and I was on the far right lane. I was driving on Marcus Avenue and making a right onto to Lakeville Road. As long as you enter the intersection (i.e., pass the cross walk prior to the light changing from yellow to red), you have a strong defense to any yellow light ticket.Ĭharles Lindbergh Blvd. It is not illegal to run a yellow light in New York State, only a red one.

There are also rampant rumors on the internet that motorists running a yellow light will also be issued such a ticket but that makes no sense. Watch out, Big Brother is watching you! Red Light Cameras Coming To Nassau County
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Rather, like New York City, it is expected to install the inconspicuous cameras without warning in order to maximize the number of motorists caught breaking the lights and, thereby, maximize its red light camera revenue. We recommend fighting this type of ticket as it carries 3 points and could affect your auto insurance rates.īy the way, Nassau County will do NOT expect Nassau County to install warning signage like the one depicted below. Of course, if you receive a red light ticket from a police officer in Nassau County, this is still a moving violation. We do not recommend fighting this type of ticket unless the photographs of your car do not show you running a red light, your car was stolen at the time the violation occurred or you experienced mechanical problems preventing you from obeying the red light. This ticket carries 0 points and will not affect your auto insurance. If you pass a red light, you will receive the ticket in the mail.
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Out-Of-State Driver with a NY Traffic Ticketīelow is a list of intersections where Nassau County red light camera’s will be installed.NYC Leaving the Scene of an Accident OATH Ticket.
