QUESTION
I was cited for leaving the scene in a parking lot without being aware I had bumped the other car. Should i plead guilty?
Asked on May 23rd, 2015 on Automobile Accidents - Ohio
More details to this question:
After leaving a restaurant for dinner I apparently bumped another car when pulling out of the parking space and have no knowledge of doing this. An officer appeared at my home a few hours later, reviewed the incident, we looked ay my vehicle as there is a scratch on my bumper and he cited me. I am 66 years old and have no previous accidents or tickets on my record. How should I plead? This was on camera.
1 ANSWER
If there is video evidence showing that you bumped the other car, then, even if you were unaware that you had done so, you are still guilty of the offense. You could contest the ticket and perhaps the judge would give your testitimony some weight. You really have nothing significant at risk by fighting the ticket.
Answered on May 28th, 2015 at 9:22 AM
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