Originally Posted by
Mr. Underbridge
This asshat comes out of this with nothing more than a "Failure to Yield" ticket, and instead of feeling lucky that he's not getting blasted for reckless driving, he actually has the gall to plead not guilty? Is he trying to fight this so he can get out of the insurance claim?
Sheesh. Sometimes you have to man up and admit when you make a mistake. Whipping around stopped cars to blast through an intersection and hitting somebody is a pretty big screw up.
If he signed off on the ticket, it would cost him $92, 4 points on his license for 3 years. Taking it to court to plead not guilty only risks an additional $76, so even if he doesn't have a lawyer, why not take the chance?
If he does have a lawyer, you can bet they'll go after the 'Tour de France/crazy cyclist' defense.
I would bet that he's banking on the officer not showing up for court. Doesn't show up, case dismissed.
I will personally drive the officer to court if they can't find a ride.