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falsely accused of running a stop sign

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radolf

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California

Ticketed for running a stop sign at a 4-way stop intersection with large cross walk, stop sign setback 10-15ft. from corner with house, tree and car obscuring officers vision. He says I didn't stop. I did a few feet before the stop sign. I doubt that he could have seen my stop. I assume this is a reasonable arguement and should fight it. Suggestions for what to say, what not to say, what to ask the officer, etc.

Thanks,
...Rick
 


radolf

Junior Member
pictures

Could take pictures. The cop seems to like camping out in this neighborhood, so should be able to get a picture with him in his usual spot and his view the obstructions.
 
radolf said:
Could take pictures. The cop seems to like camping out in this neighborhood, so should be able to get a picture with him in his usual spot and his view the obstructions.
A cop can observe, he can presume, or he can lie, all three of which happen. If you have adequate photo evidence, it may (not "will") help a judge decide the fellow could not observe you stopping for the sign. Even so, the judge can decide what the cop did see you, on the move, and accept the cop's presumption (or lie). It's worth a few shots.
 

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