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Old 06-05-2018, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucky View Post
Every person who agreed with the officer would change their tune if it was them that flipped. No need for the ticket. It was an accident not an on purpose. Give the OP a break. Aren’t the injuries enough? Maybe a new officer, who knows. Time to lawyer up. If it was me I would face my accuser in court not in a hospital, respectfully.
IMO I don't think most agree? But, from pass experiences I for one know careless driving can be add on to any traffic violation? Example was I was coasting down mountain in AZ. Just happen to be crossing Indian reservation (US60 heading down in little Grand Canyon). I didn't want to burn my brakes out so I would coast, brake and coast on straight road in middle if nowhere with no traffic. LEO Popped around corner about 1/2 mile and caught me above the speed limit. I got speeding ticket, careless driving ticket, and abuse of natural resources. I asked what's the abuse charge? His said speeding. I said I was coasting and not with my foot on the gas pedal? He said its automatic with speeding ticket along with the careless driving? Luckily I could plea guilty and mail the ticket and money in.