Alabama
I was following a car in the left lane on the interstate in Alabama when we approached a State Patrol car on the side of the road. The car in front slammed on his breaks and caught me by surprise. I slowed down in time to avoid a collision but the gap between us was under two car lengths as we passed by the officer. He promptly pulled me over and issued me a ticket for following too close. I explained what had happened but he would have none of it.
Is it worth appearing in court to plead my case that the reason I was too close was due the reaction of the driver in front of me after seeing the officer on the side of the road? I received no other charges from the incident.
Thanks for your advice.
I was following a car in the left lane on the interstate in Alabama when we approached a State Patrol car on the side of the road. The car in front slammed on his breaks and caught me by surprise. I slowed down in time to avoid a collision but the gap between us was under two car lengths as we passed by the officer. He promptly pulled me over and issued me a ticket for following too close. I explained what had happened but he would have none of it.
Is it worth appearing in court to plead my case that the reason I was too close was due the reaction of the driver in front of me after seeing the officer on the side of the road? I received no other charges from the incident.
Thanks for your advice.