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Can I be issued a ticket for careless driving if there is nothing in my police report that indicates careless driving?
Asked on Aug 09th, 2013 on Personal Injury - South Carolina
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I was in an accident where the other driver ran a red light and hit me. I was issued a ticket for careless driving at the police station but there is nothing on my police report that says careless driving. I was also given a ticket for a DWAI. Could there have been a mistake?
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Ronald A. Steinberg
It could be a mistake. Talk to the cop that signed the citations.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2013 at 1:38 PM
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There could be a mistake. However, if the officer had reason to believe you were guilty of those offenses even though the other driver ran a red light, he could charge you. You may want to make an appointment for an attorney to review the paperwork. You also have a right to request a jury trial.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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You either operated carelessly and recklessly or you did not. Makes no diff what the paper says/ if the cop or other driver or your own testimony is such you can be found guilty. Get you a good traffic court lawyer and tell me what.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 9:31 PM