Think about my friend Dave. Dave is a nice guy. One morning, he was rushing to get coffee before a meeting. He saw the light turning red, but he had the “I’m a very important person” mindset.
He ran the light. No accident, thank goodness. But a camera caught him. Two weeks later, Dave got a ticket for $250. He told me, “That coffee cost me $250.01.” Dave now stops at every yellow light, even if the car behind him honks. He’s a changed man.
It’s Not Just About the Money
Here’s where we get real for a second. The fine is annoying, but the real reason you should care is the person in the other car. That could be your neighbor driving their kid to school. It could be a grandma on her way to bingo.
Grandfather slapped with £100 fine for going through red light to let
Running a red light is the leading cause of urban crashes. It’s not a “minor mistake.” It’s a gamble where the loser might not walk away. And listen, I’m not trying to be a scary teacher—I’m just your friendly reminder that a minute saved isn’t worth a lifetime of regret.
