What are the penalties for this offense?<\/h4>\n

The penalties for driving through a red light vary depending on the circumstances of the case. The first option is that the driver receives a fine of 1,500 ILS and assigned 10 traffic points. The second and more serious option is to receive a summons. This means that an indictment will be filed against the driver for the violation. In addition to the traffic points added to the driver\u2019s record, the court can impose various penalties, including a suspension of the driver\u2019s license, a higher monetary fine and, in very extreme cases, probation and even actual imprisonment.<\/p>\n

The importance of legal representation<\/h4>\n

Caught driving through a red light? Whether you received a notice of a fine or a summons, you should consult a traffic lawyer. More often than not, a driver who receives a fine chooses to pay it without being aware of the implications of the traffic points attached. Accumulating points exposes the driver to corrective measures such as a preventive driving course, and upon accumulating more than a certain number of points, the driver\u2019s license may be suspended for several months.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, when the driver consults a lawyer, other alternatives arise, such as examining whether the statute of limitations applies or whether the camera that recorded the driver was working properly at the time, thus preventing the accumulation of points and the imposition of the fine.<\/p>\n

If the driver received a summons for driving through a red light, seeking legal representation is even more important. Why? Because in such case, in addition to the 10 traffic points that will be added to the driver\u2019s record, the driver is also exposed to the suspension of their license, a fine and maybe even imprisonment. A professional and experienced lawyer will know the proper arguments to claim before the prosecution or the court in order to reduce the penalties imposed on the driver to the minimum possible under the circumstances.<\/p>\n

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