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dubc80 · 12-01-2017, 12:32 PM

Anyone ever gotten a ticket for Following Too Closely after an accident?

I was unfortunately in an accident a few weeks ago. There was a 3-car collision in front of me. The guy immediately in front of me stopped suddenly (avoiding the prior crash) and swerved partially into the open lane to our left.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to stop in time, or swerve far enough out of the way, so I rear ended him on the back left corner. He did not crash into the 3 cars in front and thankfully no one was hurt at all.

Because of the number of vehicles involved, cops showed up on scene to do all the paperwork and I got a ticket for following too closely. $233!

The cop was pretty sheepish when she gave it to me and actually recommended me to go fight it in court. It almost seemed like it was routine procedure or something.

I thought it was rather unfair considering the driving conditions at the time.

Anyone ever had this happen, and have success challenging it?

12-01-2017, 12:32 PM	#1
dubc80 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Behind enemy lines! Exp:	Anyone ever get a Following Too Close ticket? Anyone ever gotten a ticket for Following Too Closely after an accident? I was unfortunately in an accident a few weeks ago. There was a 3-car collision in front of me. The guy immediately in front of me stopped suddenly (avoiding the prior crash) and swerved partially into the open lane to our left. Unfortunately I wasn't able to stop in time, or swerve far enough out of the way, so I rear ended him on the back left corner. He did not crash into the 3 cars in front and thankfully no one was hurt at all. Because of the number of vehicles involved, cops showed up on scene to do all the paperwork and I got a ticket for following too closely. $233! The cop was pretty sheepish when she gave it to me and actually recommended me to go fight it in court. It almost seemed like it was routine procedure or something. I thought it was rather unfair considering the driving conditions at the time. Anyone ever had this happen, and have success challenging it?