Q: Need help with a citing situation.
I was passing a vehicle that was stopped in the road in a lane that was permissible for me to pass. The vehicle did not have a signal indicating they were turning. When I went to pass I used my signal and when I got a point of passing the vehicle they turned into me. I was cited for improper passing. I do not understand why I was cited. The people were stopped in the road and no signal. What should I do?
A: There's going to be an argument. Plead not guilty. Contact a member of the SC Assn for Justice as you may have an injury claim. Give no statements to any insurance--tell yours you are fighting the citation and don't want to give a statement until you speak with your lawyer. Get a hold of the police report. Get photos of both cars. Tell your company you don't think you are at fault.
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