Q: I just got a ticket for running a yellow light, how is that possible?

A: Unfortunately this is one of those cases that can get anyone, MCL 257.612 states in part, " ...vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at the intersection or at a limit line when marked, but if the stop cannot be made in safety, a vehicle may be driven cautiously through the intersection."

Thus, unless it is dangerous to stop, you MUST stop when the light turns yellow, orange, peach, or pink.  The only exception is when you are preparing to make...

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Taking My Own Advice

Almost two years ago, I found myself in a funny situation; I had just received a $970.00 traffic infraction from a Multnomah County Sheriff outside Portland, Oregon while on vacation. To date this is the highest traffic fine I have ever seen, and it was my own. The breakdown was as follows: 79 in a 65 $400.00, Unlawful Lane/Change, $170.00, and Careless Driving $400.00, the actual ticket has been attached as an image file and hangs in my office.

I had not been ticketed in almost ten years at ...

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