A man who ran a red light while rushing his daughter to surgery has been shown compassion in court after explaining his situation to the judge.
The father admitted to going through the light but said he was panicking as he tried to get his child to the hospital for an urgent procedure. The judge listened carefully before deciding to reduce the fine — lowering it from $85 to just $35.
The heartwarming moment was caught on video, showing the daughter smiling with relief as her dad thanked the judge for his understanding.
The clip has since gone viral online, with viewers praising the judge for blending fairness with humanity, and for recognizing that sometimes life-or-death situations don’t fit neatly into the rules.
