I got a traffic ticket for failing to yield. Should I fight it?

Question

I was in a car accident a few weeks ago. I pulled up to a yield sign and i did. A car changed lanes in the intersection as i was pulling in the lane. I immediately stopped, so our cars just ended up scraping each other. No major damage at all. Cops come out and I get a ticket. But the insurance company sided with me. They said shouldn't have changed lanes. So should I go to court and argued the ticket or should I just pay it. The cop didn't even give her a ticket.

Answer 1

No,  they shouldn't be changing lanes coming through an intersection,   but we all know it happens.    The officer's viewpoint was that you should not have pulled out if anyone was coming no matter which lane they were in.    You were evidently trying to turn into the nearest lane,   and I commend you for that,   but don't hold much hope for the ticket if you try to fight it.

However,  by appearing,  the prosecutor may choose not to persue this one, or  the officer may not show up,   or the judge may look at the circumstances and believe the standard fine is out of line.    In any case,  you come out better than paying the fine.    The other alternative is to agree to the defensive driver course if it is allowed,  and take the reduction on your auto insurance rates as well.    Don't tell the insurance company about the citation,   just send the certificate.

Answer 2

Yes because the law is that you cannot change lanes while going through an intersection.................

Answer 3

You can fight it, just have proof and strong evidence...the choice is yours

Answer 4

Thats a really good question!  You can take your chances, the judge is not going to care really what you have to say.  My advice if your going to fight it, when you go into front of the judge, quickly say all the major points.  But really, he/she doesn't care if this is your 1st ticket, or your a perfect driver for years, or your saying the officer was wrong.  You do have a right for a trial, if you do want to fight it.  

I would pay my fines and kiss the ticket good bye!  (she if you can pay double, so it doesn't go on your record and insurance.  Good Luck!!!

Answer 5

no don't try to fight it those are hard to win just do traffic school before u have to renew your insurance.

Answer 6

it's only a failure to obey traffic control device.  no points here in ny dont know about elsewhere,  there is no reduction.  if ure broke tell the judge so and beg for community service.