I just got a ticket from the police that says "failed yield entering highway"?

Question

What does this mean exactly?
how much will this ticket cost me?
does it affect my insurance like a speeding ticket would do even though it was my brother who got this ticket (he is not the owner of the vehicle)??

Thanks for the help I appreciate any help on this frustrating issue.

What does this mean exactly?
how much will this ticket cost me?
does it affect my insurance like a speeding ticket would do even though it was my brother who got this ticket (he is not the owner of the vehicle)??

Thanks for the help I appreciate any help on this frustrating issue.

You guys are mistaken, this is an empty highway in the city. Its not the type of highway we are all used to. Its the California pacific coast highway, this one actually has traffic lights and it like a big road basically that is in the city, it goes all the way up to the bay area and parts of it run through the city with crossing roads etc. The road was empty and the incident happened at about 4 oclock, the highway was empty, imagine that it is a traffic light but on a highway with other roads crossing it. Its not your typical highway with speeding cars passing by, its totally empty, TOTALLY

Answer 1

was it one of them traffic control on ramps, w/ the red light green light system......he probably didnt come to a complete stop on the red.........

Answer 2

I don't think I understand a lot of what you are saying, PCH is almost NEVER empty.

Anywho, failing to yield on highway may mean that your brother may have cut someone off by getting onto PCH or something of that manner. And you personally can't be affected by it when it comes to your driving record, but when it comes to your insurance, I believe it does. When a citation is written, the vehicle is associated with it. And since you guys were in Orange Co., that means you (your brother) will probably be going to court for it, and probably Harbor Justice Center. It's just one of those things that happens. Tell your brother if he is going to drive your car to be a little more safe next time; or at least more aware of who is around.

Answer 3

The traffic that is on the highway has the right of way. If you are trying to enter that highway, then you must wait until it is safe for you to enter, even if you must come to a complete stop to do so. you don't just stomp the gas pedal and try race your way in by beating flowing traffic. This is how rear end collisions take place. Because of the rate of speed upon impact, the crash is generally severe, resulting in severe injuries, some ejections from vehicles, and sometimes death. Also fires have erupted by crushing gas tanks at high rates of speed.

The driver got what he deserved. It should have no affect upon you personally, or your insurance. Your brother did a foolish and dangerous stunt. Unfortunately, he has lots of company. People need to wise up.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

if you were to enter while there were other drivers making them slow down or move whatever, then it's because you could've caused a wreck, you saying there was nobody and there is a light, then I would imagine it would be a failure to follow traffic signals. It shouldn't effect you because you were not driving. CA may be different, donno I've only been there twice. If it does end up effecting your insurance, I would fight that one to get it off of your record since you were not the driver.

Answer 6

If the brother was driving, it is his ticket. He should pay for it, not you. The ticket does not go on your record, so it will not affect your insurance.
Failure to yield means he pulled onto a highway in front of oncoming traffic, so as to create a hazardous situation.
I think your brother should defend himself in traffic court. Without video tapes or witnesses, the police cannot prove the charge.

Answer 7

"Yield" is very subjective, you can probably win this one. It's sort of 'slow down and prepare to stop... but you don't have to stop unless you are giving right of way to a main road.'

There are so many things you can weasel into that, that unless you were on video tape, you can win in court. "Oh, but I -did- slow down!" "Oh, there was no oncoming traffic..." "I actually -did- stop," and so on. Unless you were in an accident, take it to court.

Answer 8

It means that you cut the cop off while you were entering the freeway. He had to brake hard, causing him to spill coffee the he was drinking onto his lap. As for how much, that depends on your location, as fines are set at the state and/or local level. And it could affect you insurance, that just depends on your driving record and you insurance carrier.

Answer 9

it means you didnt yeild to traffic,, the yellow yeild means to SLOW DOWN AND LOOK FOR TRAFFIC THAT IS COMMING FROM BEHIND YOU ,, ticket wont be much,,untill they add all the FUNDS TO it,,, you may get point on your insurance ,,

Answer 10

The person who was driving pays the ticket. If it wasn't you, then it wont affect you.