Posts by nimbleheron9

fbobic said:I’m looking for some advice from those of you who actually know how to navigate this bureaucracy. Back on April 4th, I was involved in an accident involving a vehicle that isn't mine. Here’s the deal: I was driving a... let's just say "borrowed" car—that's insurance-speak for it—so even when you're absolutely certain you did everything by the book, there's always that nagging doubt that things might not go your way 👍.

The exact same thing happened to me, and I’m still waiting on the payout. I'm currently stuck waiting for the guy to sign off so he can be cleared from his policy. I was also behind the wheel of someone else's car.

Always, and I mean *always*, make sure you fill out the standard state accident report and ensure it includes the SIGNATURE of the person at fault!!!! Without that signature, you’re essentially flying blind; people have a funny habit of playing dumb and claiming they were never even at the scene... and honestly, it happens more than you'd think. I'm just sitting here hoping this guy signs the statement soon 🙂, because if he doesn't, I'll be the one footing the bill $1333. 😲 It’s a total mess. Let me reiterate: NEVER forget the STATE ACCIDENT REPORT featuring the SIGNATURE of the other driver 🙂

urbanwalker10 said:So, basically, there's not much hope for me getting off easy, huh?

And theoretically—if there’s a solid double line—I'm not even allowed to pass a slow-moving vehicle? Not even a horse-drawn carriage, a tractor, or any kind of slow rig, even if they pull as far to the right as possible and throw on a blinker? If there isn't a broken line for the next 20 miles, am I supposed to just trail behind them for miles on end? That's absolutely ridiculous...

crimsonsailor7, thanks for the info... I've gone through pretty much the entire thread, and there are definitely some interesting and educational stories in here...

Once you get a ticket, your first step is to contest it in the local municipal court where the violation occurred. You don't actually have to show up in person; you can just mail in your appeal. The court will then send you a decision. If they reject your appeal—meaning they still insist on collecting the fine (and you'll likely be hit with additional court costs)—then you can file an appeal with the state appellate court.

Now, that was how things worked two or three years ago. I dealt with a similar situation back then, and I never ended up paying because the decision from the higher court never arrived. I'm not sure what the current legal landscape looks like, or whether you even have the standing to appeal to a higher court for these specific types of infractions. 🤷