Sideswiped by police car

[kazslo]

What is the name of your state? Illinois

A chicago cop recently sideswiped me as I pulled into the turn lane. They claimed they were already in the lane. Because of the length of our cars, this would have been impossible as he would have had to cross over the yellow lines before the lane begins for the accident to happen where it did.

I was written a ticket for failure to keep in lane (9-16-050(1)).
I was also written a Administrative Notice of Ordinance Violation for Damage to City Property. The ordinance cited on that ANOV was 8-14-120, which does not exist in city code. The municipal code that should have been cited was 8-4-120. Can I get the ANOV thrown out because of this? If not, I plan to go to court to fight the ticket, and if the ticket is thrown out, will that relinquish me of fault for the ANOV?

THANKS!

 

[ecmst12]

No, the ticket will not get thrown out because of a typo. You can fight the ticket but that will not relieve you of fault for the accident. You can try to make a claim against the officer's insurance, but I doubt you will be successful, you're better off just claiming against your own insurance. Even if THEY believe that you are not at fault, they will probably not be able to go against the officer either, unless the evidence is EXTREMELY compelling.

 

[moburkes]

In many areas, when an accident involves a public vehicle, you get your vehicle repaired through your own insurance company. It helps keeps the costs down for the city/county, etc.

 

[RedSummerSun]

If there was damage to both cars, did you take pictures? You might be able to prove it was his/her fault by location of damage. However, seeing as how the city is more concerned about saving face and money than it's citizens' property....

(sorry about your car)