Hello,
A few days ago I was following a car on a rural 2 lane road with the limit at 55. The car infront of me was doing 50 mph so when the passing lane opened I decided to pass him. I was almost done passing the vehicle when a police officer came around the bend in the oncoming lane. In every situation that I've seen where this has happened the car being passed has slowed down to allow the passing car into the lane. It is because of this fact and that I was almost done overtaking the car that I felt accelerating was safer than braking. If I braked and the car being passed braked I would still be in the oncoming lane. The ticket I ended up receiving was for 66 in a 55.
I'd like to hear what you guys have to say, flames and all. I realize I was speeding, but I acted in the interest of safety. Why else would I have accelerated in plain view of an officer? I have no points on my license and this citation carries a 3 point penalty in WV. Do you think could be reduced after I explain my reasoning? Thanks for comments, helpful and non.
A few days ago I was following a car on a rural 2 lane road with the limit at 55. The car infront of me was doing 50 mph so when the passing lane opened I decided to pass him. I was almost done passing the vehicle when a police officer came around the bend in the oncoming lane. In every situation that I've seen where this has happened the car being passed has slowed down to allow the passing car into the lane. It is because of this fact and that I was almost done overtaking the car that I felt accelerating was safer than braking. If I braked and the car being passed braked I would still be in the oncoming lane. The ticket I ended up receiving was for 66 in a 55.
I'd like to hear what you guys have to say, flames and all. I realize I was speeding, but I acted in the interest of safety. Why else would I have accelerated in plain view of an officer? I have no points on my license and this citation carries a 3 point penalty in WV. Do you think could be reduced after I explain my reasoning? Thanks for comments, helpful and non.
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