Re: Got in a wreck, got ticketed for \"general safe driving\" violation?
I realize that trying to get off the ticket is a separate issue, and I see your point about the other car. But:
1) there's a sense in which you really were driving too fast for the conditions, right? Or it wouldn't have happened. You don't get to expect perfect drainage, you have to look out for exactly the amount of sub-standard drainage situations that actually exist.
2) the other guy deserves a ticket just as much as you do, sure. But the law is like that a lot, isn't it? If you and I go outside and both fire bullets into the air, and mine lands harmlessly while yours kills someone, we will not be charged with the same crime. Kind of crazy when you think about it, but the law is not just about intentions, it's generally about intentions plus consequences.
Anyway, not trying to be an ass to you. Good luck getting off the ticket and nice one that nobody got hurt.
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