Going home on a 3 lane highway there was a vehicle in the middle lane and a vehicle in the passing lane. There was room to pass between the two so I used my signal and did so. As I was doing so the car in the passing lane sped up and was immediately on my rear end. The following car continued to follow close. I tapped my brakes to state to back off, well my master cylinder either was gunked up with grime cause my rear drums locked up, I kept it under control and kept going. The person however decided to follow me a few miles almost to my home, but turned around. An hour later I get a message on my machine from a officer stating that I had to call him immediately. Where this happened was not in this officer's jurisdiction. When I called the station and asked for the officer I was told his shift ended and he works nights, I left a message and my cell # and have not heard from him since. What legal ground does this officer have, What happens now? Seems anyone can turn anyone in?
2007-06-20 00:49:46 · 10 answers · asked by kaotik 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I was taught to tap on the brakes in my drivers ed class years and years ago, same with my MSF course if someone is following way to close. I did not purposely STOMP on the brakes. I am having my brake system inspected today and probably flushed. Committing vehicular assault? I did not hit anyone so how could it be deemed as assault? People are so quick to snitch or point blame nowadays.
2007-06-20 02:28:40 · update #1
yes you can take down a plate number of someone and turn them in. If the officer talks to you there is really nothing he can do about it but talk to you. It is his job to follow up on it so all he was doing was his job. All you need to say is that you were not driving erratically and he may tell you not too.
2007-06-20 00:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is the other driver knows that cop and called him with your plate number because he/she didn't like your driving. That's how the cop from another jurisdiction got involved and that's wrong. Both drivers are wrong here an so is the cop who called you. But by your post, it sounds like you are a bit of a rude motorist and so is the follower. Anyway, I wouldn't bother returning the call. This appears to be a cop helping a friend by trying to intimidate you. If you really want to return the call, do so but ask for the name of his supervisor and I'll bet it goes nowhere else. Funny story with potential for very serious consequences to occur should you choose to go down the road like that again!
2007-06-20 01:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hexe doesn't know what he/she is talking about.
That, as you described it, was not assault of any kind. Unless the person that called the police wants to file a official complaint and go to court and jump through all the hoops (which I highky doubt he does...), the officer just wants to talk to you about what happened. It's his job and he's doing it. If he calls you back then answer his questions truthfully and it will be over quickly with nothing but a possible verbal warning.
2007-06-20 02:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by the_mr911 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
By hitting your brakes, as you said, "To state to back off" and locking up your brakes, you committed vehicular assault.
I would seriously suggest you take a remedial driving course. What YOU think is a safe lane change could have cause a death and the other driver had every right (as you would have had) to file a complaint.
2007-06-20 02:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2016-10-18 03:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you did not break any laws. If you get a citation, have a hearing in traffic court. The authorities cannot prove a violation occurred without evidence.
2007-06-20 00:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless this other guy is willing to swear out a complaint against you, it's just his word against yours. Add to this that he would have to have witnesses to corroborate the story.
Bottom line, I don't think you have too much to worry about, otherwise, the police would have been on your door step, instead of calling you.
2007-06-20 01:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mark A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate slow *** drivers anyway, but the person following you shouldn't have followed you. That could be stalking. To the person who snitched, I'm watchin you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!
2007-06-20 01:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by lastsoloist20 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legally he has nothing on you. He wants you to call so he can preach to you.
2007-06-20 00:54:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that you saw the other driver smoking pot.
2007-06-20 00:52:50 · answer #10 · answered by civil_av8r 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋