What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Ohio
My girlfriend was pulled over the other day for speeding (88 in a 65). However, she sped in order to outrun a oblivous driver talking on a cell phone that was trying to merge into her driver's side. She did not want to slam on her brakes as there was a car following behind her and as she sped up the other car increased its speed to match. So as soon as she barely slips past the offending car, she is clocked and pulled over. The cop that gave her the ticket did not care that she had averted a possible accident. She understands that she was breaking the posted limit, but feels the ticket is unjust since she was essentially forced to speed to avoid collision. One argument against her as far as I can see is that she didn't attempt to honk at the other driver. Her claim is that she didn't think of honking because she was concentrating on not getting hit. So, should she fight the ticket? If so, what should she say to the judge? Is there any provision in the law for such scenarios or is she considered guilty solely based on the fact she exceeded the limit?
My girlfriend was pulled over the other day for speeding (88 in a 65). However, she sped in order to outrun a oblivous driver talking on a cell phone that was trying to merge into her driver's side. She did not want to slam on her brakes as there was a car following behind her and as she sped up the other car increased its speed to match. So as soon as she barely slips past the offending car, she is clocked and pulled over. The cop that gave her the ticket did not care that she had averted a possible accident. She understands that she was breaking the posted limit, but feels the ticket is unjust since she was essentially forced to speed to avoid collision. One argument against her as far as I can see is that she didn't attempt to honk at the other driver. Her claim is that she didn't think of honking because she was concentrating on not getting hit. So, should she fight the ticket? If so, what should she say to the judge? Is there any provision in the law for such scenarios or is she considered guilty solely based on the fact she exceeded the limit?