Rhode Island
Today I was surprised to find a hefty ticket in my mail for passing a school bus. I was surprised by the ticket because of the situation surrounding the event. I was on my way to work one day when a bus stopped in front of me. Children filed out of the bus and walked across the street, but for a long while the bus did not move. The bus driver then stuck a hand out of the window and waved me on to pass. I passed assuming something was holding them up and didn't think anything of it until today.
I write because the fine is hefty and I am uncertain of how to properly deal with it. I plan to go to court and plea my case regardless, but I am wondering if I need to do some work before doing so. Anything I can do to help my case? Character references? I have no idea. I am annoyed by the situation and having to deal with it but I want to do my best to clear the record.
Today I was surprised to find a hefty ticket in my mail for passing a school bus. I was surprised by the ticket because of the situation surrounding the event. I was on my way to work one day when a bus stopped in front of me. Children filed out of the bus and walked across the street, but for a long while the bus did not move. The bus driver then stuck a hand out of the window and waved me on to pass. I passed assuming something was holding them up and didn't think anything of it until today.
I write because the fine is hefty and I am uncertain of how to properly deal with it. I plan to go to court and plea my case regardless, but I am wondering if I need to do some work before doing so. Anything I can do to help my case? Character references? I have no idea. I am annoyed by the situation and having to deal with it but I want to do my best to clear the record.
