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Any advice? - Impeding Traffic 22400 (a)

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rnik03

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

My sister got hit by an uninsured driver who refused to provide her with driver's license. She called me on my way to work and I suggested to call the police. While on the freeway, I saw that she was still parked on the far left lane of the freeway with a motor police and the person that hit her. My first instinct as a brother was to stop and check up on her. While I was approaching them, the police said I wasn't needed there then told me to drive away and he then changed his mind and asked to take my registration out and stay in my car. He then gave me a ticket 22400 (a) Impeding Ticket.

My question is, is this worth fighting since I was there on to make sure my sister was okay?

It's my first traffic violation and the fee is $250.
 


adjusterjack

Senior Member
Well, it's a moving violation and likely would result in an insurance surcharge.

Probably worth fighting given the circumstances.

Or take traffic school if you can keep if off your record that way.

You could have pulled off on to the right shoulder and monitored the situation with contact by phone with your sister.
 

justalayman

Senior Member
Did you stop in a moving lane of traffic and impede that traffic? If so, why would you do
That especially given there was already one lane of traffic closed due to the accident. You stopping was extremely dangerous and could have caused another accident. The ticket sounds justified.

Given that, as jack stated, if you can take traffic school, that is likely your best resolution.
 

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