Alex Heney wrote:
> On Sun, 11 May 2008 23:43:31 +0100, Sleepalot
> wrote:
>
>> "nikeshoes" wrote:
>>>
>>> Recorder Woolman said: "We accept Mr Badat is not the sort of
>>> person that would deliberately flout the law by going through a red
>>> light. He is a person of some standing in the community."
>>>
>> (Casual question) When did it become illegal to go through a red
>> light?
> A long time ago.
>
> Probably before most of us were born.
>
>
>> I thought red lights were to be treated as "stop" signs, and
>> that it was permissible to go through - with caution - under unusual
>> circumstances (eg, if the lights were obviously faulty).
>>
>
> There are certain things which are defences against the charge.
But, it is an absolute offence (strict liability), and by its nature not
possible to claim a defence??
Gaz
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