2006-12-09 03:54:14 · 7 answers · asked by debbedoll 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
As a general rule, if a deputy (or any law enforcement officer in his or her jurisdiction) feels that one of the drivers involved in an accident is at fault...then he can certainly issue a ticket to the at-fault driver.
2006-12-09 04:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many things deputies can issue you tickets for after being in a accident whether it was you fault or not. If he finds that you were speeding he can issue you a traffic citation for that, if he finds that you were not wearing a seat belt there is a another citation. If you did anything illegal prior to the incident the law enforcement official can cite you for it.
2006-12-09 05:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by drick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do receive a "ticket," for whatever reason - don't just mail it in and pay the fine. GO TO COURT. Speak to the local prosecutor and 9 times out of 10 you can get it knocked down to a lesser charge and a lower fine.
A few hours in an evening, no matter how inconvenient, is well worth it in the end - consider "points," insurance premiums, driving record, etc.
Better yet - call him first and try to work it out over the phone BEFORE the Court date. Then you'll be in and out more quickly.
2006-12-09 05:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the investigating officer finds that the person at fault (usually called Party 1 on the report) committed a moving violation that caused the accident (speeding, failure to yield, etc.) the officer will issue a citation for the violation in addition to writing the accident report.
The person issued the citation usually has to appear in traffic court for and will be fined for the violation.
2006-12-09 04:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with number 2. The person found at fault in an accident is ticketed, HOWEVER, unless there are other issues involved, I've never heard of a person having to appear in COURT over a simple accident. You pay the ticket, get the points, and be on your way.
2006-12-09 04:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by retrowfmk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's their job.
Thank you very much, while you're up!!
2006-12-09 04:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk (i don't know)
2006-12-09 03:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by spartamonkey14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋