I was driving down a 25 mph street.  There was a car double parked blocking anybody from getting though.  Two cars ahead of me went around...I hesitated and then proceeded to go around as well.  I was a halfway ahead of the car double-parked when a woman running in front of the double parked car & runs into my door by the rearview mirror.  I immediately stopped and saw that she was grabbing her arm so I asked if she was OK and then the police came and then the abulance came and took her away.  They made a police report of my statement and hers.  The cop said I had two witnesses that said I didn't do anything wrong and she had a whole flock of people who were on the other side of the street that were saying it WAS my fault.  I got a ticket for improper passing and she got one for not crossing in the cross walk.  I was driving my friend's rented car and I was not listed as an additional driver.  I have insurance under my father.  What will happen?  What should I do? No damage to the car.
208648
run run run run and maybe run...dont look back and pretend like it never happened...like it was all a bad dream...and then 2 months down the line we will be eating and laughing about this...lol
633609
First of all, the police most certainly can pull you over in your driveway if they choose to.  It's not like making it to your driveway suddenly invokes some kind of "King's X" on breaking the law.  Pulling him over in the driveway has absolutely no bearing on his guilt or innocence.\n\nSounds like the officer wrote the wrong posted speed limit  on the ticket, and later sent you an amendment to the ticket, indicating what he'd amended (the posted speed).  Don't see any kind of issue with that.\n\nIf the police were following him (which is what you said), they very likely didn't have a radar reading to show him...why use radar when you're following someone?  It's certainly possible, but I suspect radar wasn't the issue here.\n\nThe "they" charging him $800 isn't the police, it's the court.  Law enforcement does not set the fines for traffic offenses, the courts do.  This has nothing to do with whether or not he should have received the ticket, so I don't know why you're mentioning it. \n\nIf your brother does not agree with the officer's assessment that he was driving 60 miles an hour in a 40 mile an hour zone, then he should contest the ticket in court.  It will be the officer's job to prove your brother violated the speed limit and your brother can offer whatever defense he might be able to offer.  The judge makes up his mind based on what he/she hears.
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Why the hell would you pretend you didnt see him? all that is gonna do is cause further problems. The excuse never works... the officer knows you saw them, and can get you for evading arrest. Do you want to add further problems onto what was already done? They might be pulling you over for something simple like having a taillight or tag light out, and you avoiding them will add a ticket or jail time to a simple warning. You need to remember something.... we all have jobs to do, and police officers are no different. They are simply doing their job, and aren't set out to ruin your life. Yes, they do have the power to screw everything up, and there are always some crooked cops out there who will take advantage of the power, but almost all of the officers are simply following the law. They see you break the law, so they enforce it. Its really that simple. If you are speeding then they might just give you a friendly warning to slow down- remember that traveling at excessive speeds puts not only your life at risk, but the lives of those around you. The laws were created to keep us all safe and living peacefully amongst ourselves. If there were no police officers, this world would be in complete chaos. Just remember the next time that you are getting pulled over that the officer has a family, and understands where you are coming from. They deserve as much respect as the next person- more, in fact, in my opinion because they carry the weight of everyone on their shoulders. They protect and serve... thats their motto and they follow it. now i'll step off of my soap box...
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this is gonna be impossible to prove , the fact is your car was there around that time , and you arguement that it was only a matter of minutes will work both ways , you say 6;59 she says 7;04 , if you go in saying you were there at 6;59 that is like admiting guilt ......... you are gona lose time from work going to court  and a letter is a laughable defense ....... just pay the cash and move the car at 6;30 next time
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Sure the police officer shows up. call him or her what you want although COP is not an appropriate term for a police officer. there had to be a reason why he/she wrote you for following too close. you must have been involved in an accident or were following to close to emergency vehicles because those are the only two reasons why they do it. He/she will be in court and you get to tell your side to the judge and the city attorney will be there also and he/she will rake you over the coals so if you are not an attorney and you are serious about fighting the citation take an attorney with you otherwise you will be standing there with your mouth open when the judge finds you guilty and not only makes you pay the ticket but court costs also. You can also ask for a trial by jury but you have to go before the judge to do that too so now the cost of taking time off or showing up half a dozen times and visits to the court add up. Unless of course YOU decide to COP a plea and take defensive driving instead of a citation or deferred adjudication if you are eligible for it. Talk to the court clerk. the number is on the back of the citation and I suspect the Police officer might have even circled it for you. I know I do.
74594
He broke the law by moving the license plate. You should file a complaint against him for stealing your car. One does not own a car simply by having a license you paid for on it. It is still yours. Call your local police department's non-emergency number.
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Normal driving speeds should be acknowledged during transport.  However, if the officer is in proximity of another 911 he can exceed the speed limit in order to respond.\n\nDuring a routine traffic stop I was once arrested for "not having drivers license on person."  Which is a discretionary ticket.  I had left work on the night shift for lunch and left my purse in my locker?   I was hand cuffed behind my back and placed in the car.\n\nThe officer received a call to respond to a possible drug related incident?  He flew 120 MPH to a house in the country.  I sat in the back seat while they busted a house.  The officer came to the patrol car and told me to lay down.  I asked if he could loosen the cuffs because they were cutting into my wrists?  He said he couldn't do that.  The officer put the drug dealer in car with ME.\n\nThen he drove like a bat out of hell for 20 minutes to get to the station.  I even asked the officer if he had to drive so fast, and could he legally do that?  He said "I can in this case".\n\nI mentioned this when I went to court?  The fine for my misfortune should have been release upon ICS or ISS or what ever they call into?  My court fine?  $900!\n\nI would say that the officer can validate his speed by any means of responce and/or immediate call for assistance.
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Nope, you should go to jail for the maximum amount of time they can keep you there and loose your driver license for good.  You not only disregarded your own safety but put other innocent lives in danger when you drove drunk.  You obviously disregarded the law since you did this not once, not twice, but three times.  The third time should be the charm.  It seems this is the only way innocent people can be protected from you.  I sorry, but you get no sympathy from me regarding this behavior.
590333
Sorry, but I do not think you have a case, but check with an attorney.  Police still have to practice traffic safety laws.
93505
You should have called your local police department instead of 911. Go to your police department and give them a description of the car w/ license plate # and tell them what happened. Sounds like a case of road rage, but who knows. Probably should never pull over if you suspect someone is following you.
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I don't know the DMV laws in your state.  In my state we only have 1 plate.\n\nWhat I can tell you is, regardless of the state, law broken, etc.  as a rule, "ignorance of the law is no excuse."  So the fact that you didn't know you were supposed to turn the second plate in is not a defense for not having done it.\n\nGood luck.
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You can try to turn it into your insurance, but if questioned, you will be backed into a corner.  You stated you were putting him on as a second driver, did you or not?  \n\nNever, NEVER "rent" your vehicle out or rent one for someone!  Even if you know the person.  \n\nClaim fraud with what company?  Credit Card?  If you rented the vehicle and did not put his name as a second driver and they have proof you rented, damage reports, pictures, etc, you are liable.  Your insurance is not going to go after John Doe either.  It was your responsibility.  \n\nGood luck.
674604
You can lose your license for this. You have to appear in court for this one. Hope you have a good reason for that, your tail is hanging in the wind.
68581
If all you did was crash the car, what are you worried about? Since you didn't have a driver's license, you are probably just getting charged for driving without a license, a simple misdemeanor. If you haven't had a bunch of them before, than you are probably just looking at a fine. You probably just got a court date in traffic court, as well. \n\nYour car was impounded because you were driving without a license. Most states have law that allow the police to impound your car for up to 30 days for driving without a license or on a suspended license. \n\nOnly you know all of the details of your case. If all you did was drive without a license, then a lawyer is a HUGE waste of money. If there are details your aren't telling us, then you know what you need to do.\n\nPlease tell us more details, such as was it just a traffic collision, or were you drunk? Did you hurt/kill someone? Did you get a ticket from the police? If so, what was the charge?
36500
He shouldn't need to have a ticket cited. If the report says that the other guy was the primary cause of the accident, that's all you should need. Just go to the police department and ask for a copy of the report.
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If you have collision coverage, use it and then your insurance company will pursue for subrogation.\n\nIf not, you can file a claim against the city for damages.  They have insurance for things like this, and usually look to pay it quickly.  You have to get together an estimate, a copy of the police report and file some paperwork quickly (there is usually a time limit, ranging from 30-90 days) depending on the jurisdiction.
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I'm a lawyer and I used to represent police depts. for this sort of thing.  I too am sorry for your loss.  It seems so silly when these chases go on and on when the police usually know who is driving and could just hold back and go to the person's house later and arrest him, once he's slowed down and cooled off.  \n\nThe answer above mine is correct though (mostly).  You can file your own suit, but it would most likely be joined with your husband's.  Get a lawyer who will take the case on a contingency basis and you won't lose money.  (There are plenty out there who will do so).  He has the tools to hunt down the case and advise you accordingly.