Originally Posted by
knobster
And all he was cited for was failure to yield. Something is wrong with our justice system folks.
I think that's standard for ped/bike strikes via car......that's what my guy got charged
with:. In VA, it's VA Code 46.2-820.
Technically, the guy could have (and should have) also been charged with violations of:
46.2-924 - Drivers to stop for Pedestrians
46.2-841 - Illegal passing on right
If he got convicted, that would be 10 points on his license (12 is an automatic suspension). As it is, I have to make sure he gets the 4 points (that stay on for 3 years). I think that "Failure to Yield ROW" is likely an easier charge to convict on in traffic court, so the police use that as a catch-all.
Anyway, back to the Novak incident. With all those witnesses, and it hitting the press (and Novak having deep pockets and a reason to make this go away quickly), the guy he hit is likely VERY popular with the PI lawyers right now.....(as he should be). Novak should have been charged with hit and run, too.