in snow hit a truck and got reckless driving

[suvsugu]

I am in Nj. yesterday morning it was heavily snowing, and in signal, I could not hit the break because of the ABS system, and I hit the truck in front of me. THe cop gave me a reckless driving and 2 pts and 80 dollar fine. I couldnt stop because the snow, is it fair to give me a reckless driving ticket?

 

[mommyof4]

I am in Nj. yesterday morning it was heavily snowing, and in signal, I could not hit the break because of the ABS system, and I hit the truck in front of me. THe cop gave me a reckless driving and 2 pts and 80 dollar fine. I couldnt stop because the snow, is it fair to give me a reckless driving ticket?

Yes, because if you had been driving in a safe manner adjusted to the weather conditions, you wouldn't have hit the person in front of you.

 

[Silverplum]

Yes, because if you had been driving in a safe manner adjusted to the weather conditions, you wouldn't have hit the person in front of you.

True, that.

Even in Texas.

 

[xylene]

I could not hit the break because of the ABS system

Complete nonsense

ABS improves your ability to stop.

Either you are not familiar with the operation of ABS, which requires you mash and hold the pedal (not release it in response to the ABS clicks)

AND / OR

You were driving too fast and or following to close

Get a lawyer. This is a very serious ticket that could cost you your license.

 

[suvsugu]

but i got only 2 points. If i am not defending and paying the 80 dollars, nothing is gonna happen...right?. whats the difference between reckless and careless driving, in regards to punishment, and future issues?

 

[FlyingRon]

ABS improves your ability to stop.

Not always, it allows you to avoid losing control from skidding.

But it didn't cause the accident anyhow.