Hi Guys,
Friday night I was headed up to my house in Milford, PA for the weekend. I stopped at the Walmart near Woodbury Commons in NY State, to pick up some snacks, water etc. I did not think I would make the Walmart in Milford, PA since I was already running late. Anyway, after leaving the Walmart and making a left onto what I thought was the entrance to 17, I got pulled over. I pulled into the intersection that had a green light, ready to make a left turn but there were cars coming from the opposite direction. The light turned red, so I made my left. Cop pulls me over and asks if I saw the light was red and I tell him, it wasn't when I pulled into the intersection. After about 5-10 minutes he comes back with a ticket, saying I ran through a red light. He tells me I got the summons since I have a NJ license, there will not points on my insurance or on my license. I am not sure if he meant I got the summons because I am not from NY or since I live in NJ, the points will not carry over. I am guessing he meant it somewhat both ways. The ticket has no fine amount printed anywhere on it. My real question is, is he right? I will just pay the $50-$60 as the cop said it would cost and be done with it. However, if it is a point related summons, I would like to try to redice it to just a fine. I have not gotten a moving violating ever. Only tickets I ever got was for no seat belt, a few years back and an overdue inspection ticket like 15 years ago. I was even driving my Dakota 4 door, so it wasn't the Cobra that was drawing his attention. Anyway, does anyone know if the points will show up on my record?
Friday night I was headed up to my house in Milford, PA for the weekend. I stopped at the Walmart near Woodbury Commons in NY State, to pick up some snacks, water etc. I did not think I would make the Walmart in Milford, PA since I was already running late. Anyway, after leaving the Walmart and making a left onto what I thought was the entrance to 17, I got pulled over. I pulled into the intersection that had a green light, ready to make a left turn but there were cars coming from the opposite direction. The light turned red, so I made my left. Cop pulls me over and asks if I saw the light was red and I tell him, it wasn't when I pulled into the intersection. After about 5-10 minutes he comes back with a ticket, saying I ran through a red light. He tells me I got the summons since I have a NJ license, there will not points on my insurance or on my license. I am not sure if he meant I got the summons because I am not from NY or since I live in NJ, the points will not carry over. I am guessing he meant it somewhat both ways. The ticket has no fine amount printed anywhere on it. My real question is, is he right? I will just pay the $50-$60 as the cop said it would cost and be done with it. However, if it is a point related summons, I would like to try to redice it to just a fine. I have not gotten a moving violating ever. Only tickets I ever got was for no seat belt, a few years back and an overdue inspection ticket like 15 years ago. I was even driving my Dakota 4 door, so it wasn't the Cobra that was drawing his attention. Anyway, does anyone know if the points will show up on my record?
