Traffic tickets for red lights, stop signs, and right-of-way violations are some of the most common citations issued in South Carolina. These tickets often happen quickly and leave drivers confused about what they did wrong. Many people assume these are minor offenses and simply pay the fine, not realizing how much damage a citation can do to their driving record and insurance rates.
Attorney Joe Good represents drivers throughout Mt. Pleasant, Charleston County, and across South Carolina who have been ticketed for red light violations, stop sign violations, failure to yield, and right-of-way issues. These cases are often more subjective than people realize, which means they can sometimes be reduced or challenged. At Joe Good Attorneys at Law, we can help protect your driving privileges.
Tickets for Running a Red Light in South Carolina
Red light tickets are commonly issued at busy intersections, traffic lights with short timing cycles, and areas with heavy congestion. In many cases, drivers believe they entered the intersection legally or had no safe way to stop once the light changed.
A red light violation can result in points on your license, fines, and higher insurance premiums. If the ticket is connected to an accident, the consequences can increase quickly. Attorney Joe Good reviews how the stop was conducted, how the officer observed the violation, and whether the citation matches what actually occurred.
Stop Sign Violations and Rolling Stops
In South Carolina, violating a stop sign citations are frequently written for what officers call a “rolling stop.” This happens when a driver slows down but does not come to a full and complete stop before proceeding. These tickets are common in residential neighborhoods, school zones, and four-way intersections.
Many drivers do not realize that even a brief pause that doesn’t fully stop the vehicle can lead to a citation. Stop sign violations still carry points and can impact your insurance, especially if they appear alongside other moving violations.
Failure to Yield and Right of Way Violations
Failure to yield tickets are some of the most disputed traffic citations in South Carolina. These violations often involve left turns, merging lanes, yield signs, pedestrian crossings, or entering traffic from a side road.
Right-of-way laws depend heavily on timing, distance, and traffic flow. Officers often make judgment calls based on what they believe should have happened, instead of what actually did happen. Because of that, failure to yield and right-of-way tickets are frequently worth reviewing before paying.
Penalties and Points for Red Light and Failure to Yield Tickets
Most red light, stop sign, and failure to yield violations add points to your South Carolina driver’s license. While the number of points may seem small on their own, they add up quickly when combined with speeding, distracted driving, or other moving violations.
These traffic citations can lead to:
- Points added to your driving record
- Fines set by the court
- Higher insurance premiums
- Increased risk of license suspension
Why These Tickets Are Often Worth Fighting
Many drivers are surprised to learn how much discretion officers have when issuing red light and failure to yield citations. Timing of traffic signals, visibility, traffic congestion, and road design all play a role. In some cases, tickets can be reduced to non-moving violations or resolved in a way that avoids points altogether.
Attorney Joe Good looks at the full picture, including the location of the stop, traffic patterns, and whether the citation accurately reflects what happened. Addressing the ticket early often leads to better options.
Send Us Your Ticket for a Quick Review
If you were ticketed for running a red light, failing to stop, or not yielding the right of way, you can get quick guidance without guessing what to do next.
You can take a photo of your ticket and send it directly to Attorney Joe Good:
📱 Text the photo to: 843-412-1401
📧 Email it to: [email protected]
Once submitted, Attorney Good will review the ticket and respond quickly with information about the best path forward and what outcomes may be possible.
SC Traffic Ticket Defense for Local and Out-of-State Drivers
Joe Good Attorneys at Law represents both South Carolina residents and out-of-state drivers who receive traffic tickets in the Mt. Pleasant or Charleston area. Many red light, stop sign, and failure to yield cases can be handled without the driver appearing in court.
If you received a red light ticket, stop sign violation, or failure to yield citation in South Carolina, reach out to Joe Good Attorney at Law to discuss your options. A short review now can help protect your license, your record, and your insurance costs later.
