A DRIVER has been fined after driving through a red traffic light in Somerset.
A police spokesperson said “the driver initially argued lights were faulty” but later added that “someone else was driving at the time”.
Red Light Offence (04/23) from #Somerset. Driver initially argued lights were faulty but later changed his mind & stated that someone else was driving at the time. Mag Court (26/10) defendant didn't enter a plea, case proved in their absence.
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£620 Costs
£220 Fine
3 points
£88 VS pic.twitter.com/bUCcMdN25z
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “Red light offence (04/23) from Somerset.
“The driver initially argued lights were faulty but later changed his mind and stated that someone else was driving at the time.
“Mag Court (26/10) defendant didn't enter a plea, case proved in their absence.”
Police said the driver was fined £620 costs, was given a £220 fine, three points, and £88 victim surcharge.
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