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I nearly sideswept a car while changing lanes, will I get a ticket?

Asked about 1 year ago - Clifton Park, NY

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While changing lanes, I nearly sideswept a car. I signalled, checked the rearview mirror and looked over my shoulders. However, I must have been careless and overlooked an approaching car, because said car and mine nearly collided. Luckily, he avoided the hit and drove away. There was no police pulling me over, but I am worried about a ticket still. Thanks!

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  1. Licensed in NY

    New York Personal Injury Lawyer
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    Answered May 05, 2012 05:02. Near accidents happen all the time on the roads. I doubt anything will happen to you.

    I am a former federal and State prosecutor and now handle criminal defense and personal injury/civil rights cases.... more
  2. Licensed in NY

    Garden City Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer
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    Answered May 04, 2012 17:43. Can't get a ticket unless they can prove you were actually driving.


    Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq.
    President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12'
    Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo
    1103 Stewart Ave, Suite 200
    Garden City, NY 11530
    516-408-3666 (o) / 516-408-3833 (f)
    Jlopiccolo@hbclaw.net

    I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in Nassau, Suffolk and New York City. The above information is not a... more
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