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ZEIGETE
Dec 20, 2013, 12:28 PM
I just received a Failure to Yield Right of Way ticket in Huntsville, Al. The policeman pulled me over and told me that I had pulled out in front of a car.
He asked me where what building did I pull out of and I said I had just a company and gave him the name. I told him that turn right out of the company after I saw a white car coming, when it passed I looked back to left again and there wasn't a car visible so I turned right on to the street. After he gives me the ticket he says you have to stop in a private drive and look twice not just roll out. There was a police office in the car with the policeman. My question is he had to ask me where I came out of and then he said I didn't stop in the private drive but just rolled out on to the street. Isn't this contradictory on his part? I had to come to a complete stop to let the white car pass me and for me to look to see if anyone was coming. Can I fight this ticket?

ScottGem
Dec 20, 2013, 12:32 PM
You can fight it, doesn't mean you will win. Just because the office asked you where you came from, doesn't mean he didn't see you. He may have asked for verification purposes.

joypulv
Dec 20, 2013, 01:50 PM
It's always worth it to try to fight a ticket. I have twice in my life, and received concessions each time. Taking time off, waiting in line, and so on - I think that means something to the judge.

ScottGem
Dec 20, 2013, 02:30 PM
You won't win, but you may get less points or a lower fine.

Fr_Chuck
Dec 21, 2013, 02:59 AM
If the officer does not show up, ( if your state requires officer to be present) you may win.

If this officer has had problem with false tickets in past. You may win.
If you had witnesses, you may win.

You have to come to a complete stop, no requirement to look both ways twice. Law is that you come to a complete stop.

smearcase
Dec 21, 2013, 06:02 AM
I have had clear wins about 3 times out 5 total in 51 years of driving.
The other two were reduction of fines and no points. Depends on your driving record too.