Q: I have a moving violation for a bus that was stopped - there was no way for me to stop safely is it my fault
A: If the bus was a school bus, you would be at fault if the stop sign on the bus was displayed. If it was another type of bus, it depends on what the violation alleges.
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You may have a defense to the charge. If it was a camera ticket, no points are assessed. They should have sent you a video of the incident. You can request a trial and go to court.
If you were stopped by a police officer, request a trial within 30 days and go to court since there are points and a large fine involved. If the police officer does not appear, you will be acquitted. If the police officer appears, you can have a trial. Even if you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the points.
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