Tall, Birdgirl is helping you out so you don't waste cash. Don't insult the people who try to help you or you won't get help with this at all.

Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

When I read that he ran the light and clipped you, it's usually that the other light it orange or green still, the lights do change that way.

Pay the citation, repair your car move on just like birdgirl said. An attorney for this little shit will cost thrice as much as the repairs and ticket.

Dave