What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
I was behind a motorhome who signalled to turn right. I began passing on the left. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Don't Know What He's Doing Motorhome, changes his mind and turns off his signal and cancels his right turn, decides to continue on going straight.
Meanwhile I had already started my passing, and, like a deer in somebody's headlights, I couldn't think that maybe I should brake, and fall back behind the motor home. Course there coulda been somebody behind me.
You know how long it takes to pass a moving motorhome?
Long enough for the motorcycle cop to see that cars are headed my way.
So much for my thinking that I was a good defensive driver. I learned my lesson. Trouble is, I'd like to learn my lesson for free, not pay the huge fine for violation of VC 21751.
Cop's notes say, car coming the other way had to move out of my way.
Anyone have thoughts on an appropriate defense, other than throw myself on the mercy of the court?
I was behind a motorhome who signalled to turn right. I began passing on the left. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Don't Know What He's Doing Motorhome, changes his mind and turns off his signal and cancels his right turn, decides to continue on going straight.
Meanwhile I had already started my passing, and, like a deer in somebody's headlights, I couldn't think that maybe I should brake, and fall back behind the motor home. Course there coulda been somebody behind me.
You know how long it takes to pass a moving motorhome?
Long enough for the motorcycle cop to see that cars are headed my way.
So much for my thinking that I was a good defensive driver. I learned my lesson. Trouble is, I'd like to learn my lesson for free, not pay the huge fine for violation of VC 21751.
Cop's notes say, car coming the other way had to move out of my way.
Anyone have thoughts on an appropriate defense, other than throw myself on the mercy of the court?
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