On
your approach to a stop sign, you look left, right and straight
ahead. Seeing no other cars, you think, "I've checked out every
direction and there's no traffic. I can cruise through this stop
sign at 5 or 10 mph. I'll save my break pads." So you do. The
only problem is, a short way down one of the streets is policeman
on a motorbike. He promptly pulls you over, and gives you a ticket.
Do
you know an area of town where it takes forever for the light
to turn green, resulting in a backlog of traffic? Perhaps it's
worst during rush hour, when you can end up waiting through one
or two cycles of the light before finally being able to drive
through. Under such circumstances, it's tempting to keep on moving
as you approach the intersection and the light turns yellow. Even
if the light turns red, you're sure you'll be able to get across
without a problem. However, if the intersection is one of an increasing
number that feature traffic cameras taking pictures of drivers,
then you may receive a packet in the mail one day, containing
photo of you running a red light - as well as a traffic ticket.
Trying
to get to work on time, you exceed the speed limit while attempting
to get past another car so that you can change lanes and exit
the freeway. The officer who pulls you over doesn't sympathize
with your explanation and you find yourself arriving at work even
later than you feared - and with a $300 ticket to boot.
