What is the name of your state? Texas, but I live in Colorado
I was driving through northern texas on my way to Dallas and was pulled over by the sheriff near Dalhart. He said that somone had complained that I was driving recklessly and that I forced someone off the road. The only occasion I could think of that would warrent this complaint was when I was passing a semi and we were in a slight depression. Everything looked clear, but when I was about 2/3 of the way passing the semi, I saw an oncoming car. I completed the pass, but it was closer than I like, but by no means dangerous. The oncoming car moved toward the shoulder and crossed into the shoulder by about a foot. I believe it was the semi driver who filed the complaint as the oncoming car would have a difficult time getting my license plate.
I received a notice that a complaint of reckless driving had been filed against me. I have to enter a plea agreement of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. The fine is $180, Dalhart is about 5 hours away and I would rather not have to drive down there for a trial. What does a plea of no contest bring? How bad does it mess up insurance? The only thing on my record is following too closely from 4 years ago.
Thanks,
schellboy
I was driving through northern texas on my way to Dallas and was pulled over by the sheriff near Dalhart. He said that somone had complained that I was driving recklessly and that I forced someone off the road. The only occasion I could think of that would warrent this complaint was when I was passing a semi and we were in a slight depression. Everything looked clear, but when I was about 2/3 of the way passing the semi, I saw an oncoming car. I completed the pass, but it was closer than I like, but by no means dangerous. The oncoming car moved toward the shoulder and crossed into the shoulder by about a foot. I believe it was the semi driver who filed the complaint as the oncoming car would have a difficult time getting my license plate.
I received a notice that a complaint of reckless driving had been filed against me. I have to enter a plea agreement of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. The fine is $180, Dalhart is about 5 hours away and I would rather not have to drive down there for a trial. What does a plea of no contest bring? How bad does it mess up insurance? The only thing on my record is following too closely from 4 years ago.
Thanks,
schellboy