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by whisperss on January 24th, 2006

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I got a ticket stating I was following too close but I hit my brakes twice when the truck in front of me slowed down to make his turn. Can I fight this?

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  • by Gideon on October 19th, 2006

    Gideon

    You should be able to stop with sufficient time when traveling behind a vehicle, especially if it's only making a turn. I'd save your time and money and simply pay the ticket.

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  • by Anonymous on February 7th, 2006

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    No. officers watch vehicles that constantly apply their brakes, for this reason. every been on the interstate, going the speed limit, and have a vehicle come up on you at a high rate of speed? you knew you were going to be hit from behind? following too close is the number cause of traffic accidents in the united states. i'm sure the officer had been watching you closely enough, to see the front of your vehicle nose-dive, when applying your brakes. this would be a red flag to a police officer. police officers are trained, professional observers.

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  • by IsZatSo on January 29th, 2006

    IsZatSo

    Probably not, since hitting your brakes twice implies that you might have been too close. If you are following someone hitting the brakes once when they turn, is best. to increase your distance to make your breaking more smooth and less perceived by the officer for following too close. It's his word against yours. If you have lot's of time and money and a good lawyer, go for it. Otherwise just let it go.

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