2006-12-13 04:31:58 · 8 answers · asked by kingdan_5 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
In many states the officer has to be a witness to a minor traffic violation for the ticket to stick.
2006-12-13 04:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by shadouse 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The standard in virtually every state and country is that if you hit somebody in the rear you were following too close and not paying attention. There are a few regional exceptions to this, but doubt they apply here. Had your wife been far enough back then she would not have hit them and been able to stop in time.. I know that it is very hard to do in traffic in most cities nowdays, but still the facts in law most everywhere. You are expected to be aware of what is going on in front of you and leave room to stop. IRemember all those driving classes in school where they mentione being certain number of feet or car lengths back for each 10 mph of speed. That is what they were talking about. I have a good friend whose wife went through just such a thing a couple years back, but she was in the middle. Doesn't matter as law says you don't hit folks in the back no matter what. Just one of those things that happens and hopefully the ticket won't mess with her insurance rates too much. I would personally not spend time contesting this as don't see a legal leg to stand on. Still remember that all us folks here answering your question are probably not attorneys and you could still consult one to be sure.
2006-12-13 05:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by mohavedesert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she was the last car in a 5 car pile up she should have had time to move. Usaully in pile-ups everyone gets a ticket unless there was clearly one or two cars that caused the accident. They go by the "3-6" second rule. you should be 3-6 seconds behind another car. Meaning if they stop, you should reach them in 3-6 seconds. If you dont, you are following too closely.
2006-12-13 04:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Todos ojos en mí 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO I was in a car accident at 16 years old and was the last car. I was charged with inattentive driving, driving to close. I think i got 5 point for this. Police told me that it was my fault because I should have been far enough to stop. GOOD Luck
2006-12-13 04:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by beaner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Likely not. "Follow too close" is the standard explanation cops use for this type of situation. It does not matter is the car in front of you has locked up brakes or ignited reverse trusters. It is the fault of the cars following behind it.
Again, you will likely not get away with the ticket but you can defintely explain yourself in the court. Judge may dismiss it. My did!
2006-12-13 04:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by aisdean 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the option would be a ticket for dangerous driving or driving with undue care and attention
the following too close is a standard ticket
reasoning is that if you were leaving enough space then no accident would have occured.
the only out is if you can prove she was actually stoped and then was pushed into the accident after the fact
2006-12-13 04:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try, but it'll probably be denied. Huge pile ups always happen here (Houston), so I leave a ridiculous amount of space between me and the car in front so that I won't hit them even if I'm rearended. I also make it a point to flash my hazard lights if I'm slamming on my breaks to warn the people behind me.
2006-12-13 04:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How would you? She is clearly atleast at fault for hitting the vehicle directly in front of her. What are you going to say? It doesnt matter if an accident had previously occured with the cars in front. It is your wifes duty to maintain proper distance so that she has room to stop in case of an emergency.
2006-12-13 04:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by la428282 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋