What is the name of your state? Virginia
I was attempting to make a U-turn (there was no turn lane) and I put on my turn signal. Then I felt that the turn was too tight for my SUV so I moved slightly to the right. Now, having given myself more space, I proceeded to turn. Unfortunately, another motorist, who was in my blind spot, mistook my intentions and proceeded to pass. He then hit my rear passenger door with his front right bumper. Little damage was done to either vehicle do to the low speed of the incident.
The officer then proceeded to issue me a citation for "reckless driving: failure to yield (6 pts)." I feel that this charge is blatantly out of proportion, and that the lesser failure to yield (3 pts) charge is more appropriate.
I was not personally aware that a failure to yield could even constitute reckless under such circumstances, as it was more improper than reckless in nature.
I was attempting to make a U-turn (there was no turn lane) and I put on my turn signal. Then I felt that the turn was too tight for my SUV so I moved slightly to the right. Now, having given myself more space, I proceeded to turn. Unfortunately, another motorist, who was in my blind spot, mistook my intentions and proceeded to pass. He then hit my rear passenger door with his front right bumper. Little damage was done to either vehicle do to the low speed of the incident.
The officer then proceeded to issue me a citation for "reckless driving: failure to yield (6 pts)." I feel that this charge is blatantly out of proportion, and that the lesser failure to yield (3 pts) charge is more appropriate.
I was not personally aware that a failure to yield could even constitute reckless under such circumstances, as it was more improper than reckless in nature.