Someone told me said officer would have to get another officer to come to the scene and give the driver a ticket, if warranted.
2007-12-04 13:18:06 · 7 answers · asked by chris_fifthgear 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There is no law prohibiting this, but due to the potential conflict of interest, another officer will respond to investigate the accident. If practical, this will be a supervisor, or an officer from another agency.
2007-12-04 13:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
HOW was the officer involved? If the other driver hit the police vehicle, I don't see why the officer would not be allowed to write the ticket if they chose. Calling another officer, preferably one from another department, would be wise if there was any question of who was at fault.
Disclaimer, I have never been a police officer and have not discussed this with any officers.
2007-12-04 14:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely yes. The officer is basing his ticket on evidence of the accident, plus from probable witnesses that gave their acccount of what they saw, and maybe video from an unnamed business or person(s). Your job is to prove your case, and that you were not at fault. Have your witness testify on your behalf, and prepare for a legal battle if the other person involved contests what you say. Good Luck
2016-05-28 05:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by shannon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically the officer involved witnessed the violation therefore he/she could issue the ticket. I would recommend that the officer investigating the accident (should be a supervisor) be the one to make the determination on who is at fault.
2007-12-04 13:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by El Scott 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Police Officers can always give tickets for any violation.
2007-12-04 13:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by rick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the accident was caused by a violation the officer observed, he could still cite, I think. He couldn't write the accident report, though.
2007-12-04 13:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should EXPECT a ticket- especially if the accident was the cop's fault!
2007-12-04 13:58:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋