Are red light cameras yellow UK?

Did you know? Yellow-coloured ones monitor speeds. Vector cameras in grey are used to monitor bus lanes, red lights, yellow box violations, parking infringements, and tolled areas such as the London congestion zone and the Dartmouth Crossing.
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Can you get a ticket for going through a yellow light UK?

Is it worth getting a ticket? In the UK the fine is usually 3 point penalty places on the drivers licence and £100. Although if there is an incident or you fight the amber/red light conviction in court, it may be possible for a greater fine to be established and given to you.
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Do yellow traffic light cameras flash?

The Gatsometer camera which is often seen in a yellow box does always flash but there are others that don't. This can make it difficult to know whether you have been caught by the camera or not. A Gatsometer will detect vehicles that have gone over the white line or have broken the speed limit.
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How do you tell if a red light has a camera UK?

The things that look like little black cameras on top of traffic lights, are to monitor the traffic. Unless it was one of these that you went past, and it flashed, then you should be fine.... These are the ONLY type of red light cameras in the UK. If you didn't see one of these, or get a flash - you will be okay.
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Do all traffic lights have red light cameras UK?

Are red light cameras universal in the UK? No, but they're relatively common. Not every traffic light has a camera but it's reasonable to assume that traffic lights at busy junctions and accident hotspots do.
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How do you know if you've been caught by a red light camera?

There's no guarantee you'll know you've been caught immediately, unless the camera unmistakably flashes. But traffic light cameras don't always flash like Gatsometer's more common yellow box speed cameras, so it can be tricky to judge if you made it through in time.
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How long does a red light ticket take to come in the mail UK?

If You Run a Red Light How Long Does it Take to Get the Ticket in the UK? If you are caught driving through a red traffic light by a safety camera in the UK, you should receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution within 14 days.
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What happens if you accidentally go through a red light UK?

What is the Penalty for driving through a red light? The minimum penalty for running a red light is 3 points and a £100 fine (the points will remain on the driver's licence for four years). Prosecution may occur where any part of a motor vehicle crosses the white line at a red traffic light.
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What happens if you go through an amber light and it turns red?

Amber traffic lights mean the lights are about to change to red. You should stop unless it's not safe to; for example if you've already crossed the stop line or someone is driving very close behind you. It's legal to drive through amber lights but make sure you only do it when necessary.
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Will I get points for running a red light?

If you are found guilty of driving through a red light the likely outcome is a fine and three penalty points. Failure to return the notice properly completed is an offence, which carries six penalty points.
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Is it OK to go through an amber light UK?

Technically it's legal to go through an amber light, but ideally you shouldn't do this unless you have to. If the traffic lights are at a pedestrian crossing, the lights tend to flash amber before turning green. This means you can proceed if the crossing is clear.
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Does a red light camera get you on Amber?

Because amber has an exception (so close to the line that to stop might cause an accident) red light cameras only deal with the black and white situation of car crosses the stop line on red, and to do that, it needs to wait until vehicles over the line have cleared the junction in case of false positives.
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Can I check if I have been caught by a speed camera?

There's no way to check if you've been caught speeding, you will have to wait and see if you receive notice from the local police force in the post, which you should receive within 14 days.
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Can I cross on yellow light?

A: There is no limit to the number of cars that can pass on a yellow light but one should ensure that he stops before the zebra crossing on seeing the yellow light. One can safely pass through the intersection if the yellow light is displayed after the motorist has already entered the intersection.
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What happens if you go through an orange light?

It's generally considered that once a traffic light turns orange you must start to slow down to come to a stop, but if you cannot make it in time you are allowed to drive through an orange light if it would be dangerous to stop otherwise. Hard to spot. Red light traffic cameras often sit atop traffic signals!
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How long is amber light before it turns red?

An amber light means stop if you are able to. The amber light usually stays on for between 4-6 seconds to give all vehicles enough time to stop safely. A green light means go if it is safe to do so (i.e. there are not pedestrians crossing) and there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the junction.
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Can you be prosecuted for going through an amber light?

If you crossed on amber, you have still committed the offence, unless you can show that it was unsafe to stop. If the Police Officer can convince the Court that there was no reason why you should not have been able to stop on amber, you could be convicted.
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Should you stop at yellow light?

What Should You Do When a Traffic Light Turns Yellow? The answer is simple: STOP! According to the law, every driver has to stop at a yellow light unless he or she is too close to the intersection to stop safely.
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Do traffic lights flash amber?

Flashing amber traffic lights

Rather than turning red and amber, they use a flashing amber light to indicate that drivers can go if it's safe to do so. Shortly after a pedestrian presses the button, the traffic light will turn red, stopping all traffic. The green man will appear, allowing them to cross safely.
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Can you get away with running a red light UK?

The maximum penalty for running a red light is (i) a £1,000 fine, (ii) 6 penalty points endorsed on the driver's licence, and (iii) disqualification. Frequently, though, a driver who runs a red light will get a Fixed Penalty Notice offering a penalty of £60 and 3 penalty points to be endorsed on your licence.
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Does red light camera flash UK?

Traffic light cameras catch motorists who run red lights. They detect cars that pass over the advanced stop lines while the lights are red. If you are caught, the camera will usually flash as it takes a photo of your car, and you will receive a £100 fine.
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How long do points stay on your license UK?

The courts can fine you and 'endorse' your driving record with penalty points if you're convicted of a motoring offence. Endorsements must stay on your driving record for 4 or 11 years, depending on the offence. The endorsement and penalty points are put on your driver record.
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How much over the speed limit can you go before getting a ticket?

By law, anything over the official speed limit is liable for a speeding ticket. However, the police usually offer a buffer of 10% plus 2 mph above the speed limit, though this is entirely at their discretion. Breaking the speed limit to a truly excessive degree may lead directly to a court summons and prosecution.
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Can you appeal a red light camera ticket UK?

Currently, the minimum penalty for failing to stop at a red light is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points, but if you believe you have mitigating circumstances, or that the penalty has been issued incorrectly, you do have the right of appeal.
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Where are red light cameras located UK?

Traffic cameras do not issue tickets and typically are located on top of the traffic light. Red light cameras are located on the side or the corner of the intersection. Drivers often mistake traffic cameras which are located on the traffic pole.
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