Can I appeal if I couldn't stop when the traffic light turned from green directly to red?

[TeaganFitz]

If you couldn't stop in time and ran through the intersection when the traffic light changed directly from green to red without a yellow light, you can apply for an appeal. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, traffic signals must consist of red, yellow, and green lights. Red means stop, green means go, and yellow serves as a warning. Therefore, if you disagree with the traffic police's penalty, you can file an appeal. The decision depends on whether there was a yellow light: First scenario: If the traffic light had a yellow light but you failed to notice it flashing, or if the yellow light wasn't very visible during the day, you cannot appeal. These situations are not caused by the absence of a yellow light, so any appeal would likely be denied. Second scenario: If the traffic light had no yellow light—possibly due to a malfunction, obstruction, or other reasons that made it impossible to see the signal—and you were penalized for running a red light, you can appeal to the traffic police department. In such cases, the appeal is usually successful. Moreover, if the traffic light was indeed faulty, the traffic police department may already be aware of the issue and might not impose a penalty.