Cited for stop sign ticket in an accident, physical evidence states otherwise. What to do?

Question

There is a 4-way stop in my residential neighborhood with a posted speed limit of 30 mph. After stopping at the intersection waiting for the cars to my left and straight ahead of me to pass through I started going through. Half-way through going straight I was struck on the passenger side of my vehicle at such velocity that it collapsed the passenger's seat to 1/3 it's original size. Since this intersection is a known area of high violations for running stop signs an officer was near by when the accident happened. What surprised me is that he cited me for failing to stop at the stop sign. I have an eye witness that has shown me exactly where the officer was sitting and the painted white area where you're required to stop is completely obstructed. Also given the amount of damage caused to my car along with my car being pushed sideways completely across the intersection onto the opposing sidewalk I can't understand how he can issue this ticket and I worry about the police report.

Answer 1

The best thing to do is to fight the violation in court. Bring the witness, if possible. IF the charge is thrown out, it would show on your driving record, which your insurance has access to. Show them that you weren't charged. That should help.

All this may sound easy, but you should talk to a laywer. That would be the best way to do what needs to be done.

Also, did he by chance had the ticket to you instead of the other driver? Does it have your info on it? It sounds like the other driver did not stop, and was speeding at the same time.

Answer 2

Get all of your witnesses together and go to court to fight the ticket, something similar happen to me about 30 years ago and I got my witnesses and I took pictures, dress nice and won the the case.

You will be surprised at how much having a witness does for you at court.

Answer 3

Be prepared to pay the ticket,unfair as it may be. Judges

very rarely overturn the officer's decision.

Sorry...