What is the name of your state? GA
I was involved in a low-speed collision in which I rear-ended another vehicle. The damage was limited to scratched paint on the other vehicle, and the driver called the police. The police officer issued me a ticket for following too closely.
While waiting for the police to arrive, I noticed my front right tire was flat. I measured it at 30 psi and it should have been 44 psi. I didn't mention it to the police officer.
Would having a flat be a mitigating excuse in court for the ticket? I know driving with underinflated tires is a ticketable offense as well, but that was the first time I had seen my tire so low. I believe I may have punctured it that day. Should I pursue this in court? Or is it more likely to garner me an additional ticket?
I was involved in a low-speed collision in which I rear-ended another vehicle. The damage was limited to scratched paint on the other vehicle, and the driver called the police. The police officer issued me a ticket for following too closely.
While waiting for the police to arrive, I noticed my front right tire was flat. I measured it at 30 psi and it should have been 44 psi. I didn't mention it to the police officer.
Would having a flat be a mitigating excuse in court for the ticket? I know driving with underinflated tires is a ticketable offense as well, but that was the first time I had seen my tire so low. I believe I may have punctured it that day. Should I pursue this in court? Or is it more likely to garner me an additional ticket?