Red light turn , traffic violation question???

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Ok so my mom just got two tickets in the mail for a suppose "red light turn" violation, but this can't be! Why? Because yes i know it's illegal to turn on a red light, BUT, only when theres a sign there that says so am i right? But recently there has been a new law forbidding turning on a red light at all, but the thing is we didn't know about this until today when the cop told us!! do i have a right to argue in court or something that those $100 tickets should be cancelled since we where not aware about the new law and there WAS NO sign and we had always turned on a red light when theres no sign there saying you can't do it, we've done it infront of cops too and they've never said anything until today when we got our first ticket ever by the mail ,with photos and everything, but like i said, if there is no sign alerting us it's illegal, and we weren't aware about the new law, do we have a right to get those tickets canceled? we live in the chicago suburban area, thanks!

Update:

ohh ok, thanks everybody, to the third answer, check yourself m-o-t-h-er f-u-c-k-e-r you don't know ****, honestly

Lizbiz · Accepted Answer

You can appeal a ticket with the court and you may have it dismissed if the judge deems it appropriate, as this is a new law. But in the future, ignorance of the law is never a defense, or so say the powers that be.

? · Answer

A California roll is not a legal stop. You need to check the laws in your state, because if any part of your vehicle crosses the line into the intersection, before it becomes red, it is a legal crossing. Many states realize this cause the option is to slam on your breaks and cause a rear end collision. I do know that California has this law. Double check your state and review the tape again. Whether a right turn or not, if the light is red, you must come to a complete stop before making your turn.

jabroni · Answer

If the law is in effect in your area then i'm sorry to say that you can't argue it. The judge will just tell you ignorance of the law is no excuse. But you never know, i've seen worse things get thrown out. It does'nt hurt to try.

CGIV76 · Answer

It is a state law. 
Unfortunately ignorance is no excuse. 
As a driver you are responsible for staying up to date on the rules of the road, including new laws enacted.

Anonymous · Answer

You are supposed to know laws on driving. Your ignorance is no excuse. Nice try.

Lavrenti Beria · Answer

Ignorance of the Law is never a good defense.

Russell L · Answer

You are responsible for knowing and abiding by the laws,but argue in court anyway it couldn't hurt.

mnwomen · Answer

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

LEO53 · Answer

Your ignorant x3

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