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89StangGT · 04-17-2013, 09:49 PM

I recently got a ticket for failing to yield for a stop sign. My Srt4 was acting up on my way home from school very badly but I didn't know when I could speak to the officer since I never got pulled over before. The throttle was sticking and not responsive at all. If I came to a complete stop the car would've died and I would be stranded. So I slowed down as much as possible then it started to die on me. I tried giving it a little gas then all I see is the lights behind me. Hopefully i get something by tomorrow morning since that's when I go to court. Would this be a valid point? I've never had any type of trouble with the law in general.

WigWag44 · 04-25-2013, 07:18 PM

Negative. All vehicles on the road have to be in safe and working condition and be able to come to a complete stop at any time. Technically, you could have been cited for an unsafe motor vehicle, too, so just be happy you got the stop sign.

04-17-2013, 09:49 PM	#1
89StangGT Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2010 Location: L-Town Member #16532 My Ride: 05 F250 6.0 iTrader: (1)	Failing to yield for a stop sign I recently got a ticket for failing to yield for a stop sign. My Srt4 was acting up on my way home from school very badly but I didn't know when I could speak to the officer since I never got pulled over before. The throttle was sticking and not responsive at all. If I came to a complete stop the car would've died and I would be stranded. So I slowed down as much as possible then it started to die on me. I tried giving it a little gas then all I see is the lights behind me. Hopefully i get something by tomorrow morning since that's when I go to court. Would this be a valid point? I've never had any type of trouble with the law in general. __________________ Old Cars: -89 Mustang GT 400hp SOLD -98 Camaro z28 486hp DAILY -93 F150 All original -05 SRT4 ACR 380hp

04-25-2013, 07:18 PM	#2
WigWag44 [TST] Police Officer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delaware Member #16486 My Ride: Chevrolet Caprice iTrader: (0)	Negative. All vehicles on the road have to be in safe and working condition and be able to come to a complete stop at any time. Technically, you could have been cited for an unsafe motor vehicle, too, so just be happy you got the stop sign. __________________ Answering all your Delaware law questions...

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