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MissMillie

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13. Requirement to maintain control of your vehicle

Wed Apr 28, 2021, 10:03 AM

Apr 2021

is not negated by road conditions.

I once was hit by someone who lost control of their car coming down a hill on a very icy/slushy road. Young man, maybe early 20s. When the police came (report had to be filed as there was A LOT of damage to my car) he told them, "I was under the 35 mph speed limit!" I looked at the cop and said, "On this icy road, anyone driving over 15 mph is driving too fast." Cop said, "Yes Ma'am! I agree!"

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My daughter received a summons for a rear end accident [View all] exboyfil Apr 2021 OP

Your article doesn't outline any details other than "he failed to stop"... brooklynite Apr 2021 #1

The document from the city attorney indicated exboyfil Apr 2021 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author forthemiddle Apr 2021 #28

In some jurisdictions, the hip thing is to require a court appearance for any auto collision. backscatter712 Apr 2021 #35

Why do you mention his race? obamanut2012 Apr 2021 #2

Because my white wife exboyfil Apr 2021 #6

But isn't there a reason for that? Dr. Strange Apr 2021 #12

The other driver is contesting the charge, and has pled not guilty. Calista241 Apr 2021 #15

She just told them she wasn't guilty of what was stated on the citation and they said OK? RegularJam Apr 2021 #19

I think he might be suggesting... ZenDem Apr 2021 #11

There is ALWAYS a violation of law in any accident. Calista241 Apr 2021 #21

If she received a subpoena, she may want to show up. Evergreen Emerald Apr 2021 #3

Yup, including an arrest warrant obamanut2012 Apr 2021 #4

If your insurance company had to pay for a rear ender, justhanginon Apr 2021 #7

this mopinko Apr 2021 #23

If there is an accident, there is always a violation. Calista241 Apr 2021 #8

Which is exactly why it's a bad idea to duck out of the summons. Dave Starsky Apr 2021 #25

There is probably a narrow list cases where there isn't fescuerescue Apr 2021 #33

If your insurance company had to pay for a rear ender, justhanginon Apr 2021 #9

Insurance companies sue to recover costs. davsand Apr 2021 #10

Requirement to maintain control of your vehicle MissMillie Apr 2021 #13

I Had a Friend RobinA Apr 2021 #29

What is the person charged with? I imagine it's careless driving. RegularJam Apr 2021 #14

all tickets are technically being charged with something dsc Apr 2021 #16

Your assumption that one insurance company paid for it is mistaken. FSogol Apr 2021 #17

highly highly highly dependent on the state this happened in fescuerescue Apr 2021 #32

The same thing happened to me last winter. world wide wally Apr 2021 #18

For every accident on public roads there will be a charge for the person at fault. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2021 #20

Same thing happened with my daughter - Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #22

He was probably charged with failure to use due care, a moving violation. Maybe he is requesting SweetieD Apr 2021 #24

Why did her insurance pay? LisaL Apr 2021 #26

They said "probably" BradAllison Apr 2021 #27

Good insurers will pay upfront. fescuerescue Apr 2021 #31

failing to maintain assured clear distance is the crime. fescuerescue Apr 2021 #30

It looks like Zeitghost Apr 2021 #34

I had an accident a few years ago. Initech Apr 2021 #36

the man should use the caitlyn jenner defense nt msongs Apr 2021 #37