What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I was traveling down a street going the speed limit (around 40) and about 2 car lengths in front of me, a man stepped off the corner at a marked cross walk (it was a police "set up" by the way.) I had a taxi following behind me who was about 1 car length away from me. I was in the 2nd lane and made a judgment call to continue (since I wasn't near the man) and avoid the taxi rear ending me (he got a ticket too.)
If I fight this, can I argue I did this to avoid serious & immediate danger (of being hit by a car) and that my actions were safe & reasonable in the prevailing traffic conditions?
Also, is there a "safe" rate of speed to stop? Meaning, I would of had to slam on my breaks, in order to stop for him, which I think is not safe.
Thanks!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I was traveling down a street going the speed limit (around 40) and about 2 car lengths in front of me, a man stepped off the corner at a marked cross walk (it was a police "set up" by the way.) I had a taxi following behind me who was about 1 car length away from me. I was in the 2nd lane and made a judgment call to continue (since I wasn't near the man) and avoid the taxi rear ending me (he got a ticket too.)
If I fight this, can I argue I did this to avoid serious & immediate danger (of being hit by a car) and that my actions were safe & reasonable in the prevailing traffic conditions?
Also, is there a "safe" rate of speed to stop? Meaning, I would of had to slam on my breaks, in order to stop for him, which I think is not safe.
Thanks!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?