What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
I was in far left lane of double left turn lane. At beginning of turn into 4-way intersection, driver 2 hit my right rear bumper. 1st officer took statement from driver 2 but report was completed by 2nd officer. Driver 2 was released from scene. Statement was not taken from me until I inquired with the 2nd officer of "who was at fault and what sitations are being issued?".
To my surprise, I was at fault because driver 2 claimed I was attempting a U-turn. I was NOT, and even if I was there is no posted traffic controls saying I could not. I expressed my frustration with the 2nd officer and requested he take my statement and he did. Also, driver 2 did started the conversation with the 1st officer by name dropping another officer's name. How do I argue the ticket in court tomorrow?
I was in far left lane of double left turn lane. At beginning of turn into 4-way intersection, driver 2 hit my right rear bumper. 1st officer took statement from driver 2 but report was completed by 2nd officer. Driver 2 was released from scene. Statement was not taken from me until I inquired with the 2nd officer of "who was at fault and what sitations are being issued?".
To my surprise, I was at fault because driver 2 claimed I was attempting a U-turn. I was NOT, and even if I was there is no posted traffic controls saying I could not. I expressed my frustration with the 2nd officer and requested he take my statement and he did. Also, driver 2 did started the conversation with the 1st officer by name dropping another officer's name. How do I argue the ticket in court tomorrow?