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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
 I don't have much to add.
In the ancient past when I investigated traffic crashes, I didn't write a citation on a one-car crash if I did not witness the careless driving, or have an eyewitness that I could summons to court. Technically the careless driving was a misdemeanor not committed in the presence of the officer. Statements of the driver to the investigating officer at the scene were not admissible in court. I wonder if things have changed? |
Same. I agree with Carl 100%. Judgement call by the Deputy Sheriff. We are lucky we are in the villages and they do a great job. In some police departments they have the unwritten ticket quota. Maybe you just got caught up in that.
Heal fast. Hope you are not in much pain. I heard of someone breaking an ankle on a cart roll-over.