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How to fix our broken traffic light system
Recently I got a red light violation notice through automated photo enforcement system. I think It was not my fault. This is how I am going to contest by mail.
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Respected Sir\Madam,
I am very sorry about the violation (notice no. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) but I would like to plead not guilty.
As you can see from photographic record, I am already past the stop line so it was not possible\safe for me to stop. I remember very clearly that it was yellow light when I just crossed that stop line. I was driving at the speed limit of 25 mph which is the max speed allowed on that road. I am sorry to say this but I think our traffic lights system is broken. This is high time we should fix it to avoid more confusions, accidents and save precious lives.
The solution is very simple - When it is not safe to cross the yellow light why don't we turn the red light on along with it so that driver comes to know that time has ran out to cross the intersection and it is better to stop.
With Warm Regards,
[DRIVER]