My car was hit on the rear door of the passenger side, while crossing an intersection in Washington, DC by a driver under the influence of alcohol. A police officer came and issued me a ticket for not stopping at a stop sign. I told the officer, that I had in fact stopped at the stop sign and proceeded only when a car had already stopped for me to pass thru the intersection. The accident happened on Saturday, 27-JULY-2013 at about 10AM. I contested the ticket and filed via mail adjudication. On 22-AUG-2013, I received a letter from the Government of the "District of Columbia", stating as "Conclusion Of Law: The Notice of Infraction(s) is dismissed" Based upon this accident, GIECO increased by Insurance Premium. I am contesting this increase in premium on the following grounds: 1) The case against me was dismissed by the Government of the "District of Columbia" 2) Since the case was dismissed, I can NOT be considered "at fault" in this case. 3) Since I am NOT at fault, the
I suggest that you contact the District of Columbia Department of Insurance to determine whether Geico can increase your car insurance premium in this situation. Good luck with this matter.
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