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TX - Should I fight this?(Failure to Control Speed / Disregard Other Sign/Signal)

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galbsadi

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

citation with the following codes per the city:
08A – Disregard Other Traffic Signs/Signals
There is no signage or markings on the road for the lane I was in. Further, the traffic signal here is a simple Circular light, which was green at the time that I proceeded through the intersection. I’m not certain if this would apply in this way, but I was reading through the Texas Transportation codes, and came across this:
Sec. 544.007. TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS IN GENERAL. (a) A traffic-control signal displaying different colored lights or colored lighted arrows successively or in combination may display only green, yellow, or red and applies to operators of vehicles as provided by this section.
(b) An operator of a vehicle facing a circular green signal may proceed straight or turn right or left unless a sign prohibits the turn. The operator shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully in the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk when the signal is exhibited.
(As noted above, no sign or road marking prohibited the turn, so I think this charge would be one that can be dismissed, but I’m seeking advice on the best method to proceed here, including if I may be wrong.)
I also have additional pictures/video that I have taken since the incident (taken the morning after the incident) that confirm no signage.

02A – Failure to Control Speed
- I’m extremely confused by this charge, as at no point was I proceeding fast enough to be lacking control of my vehicle (in fact, the fastest I was going at any point throughout this whole ordeal was 30 MPH down Medical Dr (where the posted speed limit is 35 MPH). He claimed this was due to my speed going around the corner, which was not faster than 5 MPH.

How Should I fight this?
 
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