Porbale OP t1_it0izmm wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:19 AM

Reply to comment by MPFX3000 in TIFU by crashing my car into a pole by Porbale

The pole fell over after my car hit it. My citation was far not controlling the speed of the car to prevent the crash.

MPFX3000 t1_it0j8tg wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:21 AM

Oh the pole fell over. What kind of pole was it?

I wouldn’t worry too much. I can’t see a reason they’d suspend your license

[deleted] t1_it0juyw wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:26 AM

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MPFX3000 t1_it0kgn5 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:30 AM

What on the pole? A sign?

Porbale OP t1_it0km1x wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:32 AM

It was more of a street light.

MPFX3000 t1_it0l25e wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:35 AM

Ah. Don’t worry about it. These crappy things happen.

They’ll probably make you take a defensive driving class which you’ll need anyways because your insurance will likely go up. But I wouldn’t worry about court. Just dress correctly and apologize sincerely. It’ll be ok.

SmittyManJensen_ t1_it0o4wy wrote on October 20, 2022 at 1:58 AM

My brother hit a light pole and tried to make him pay for it.

CuriousAstronaut3 t1_it3ccqt wrote on October 20, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Well thats probably cheaper, but you do get to explain your story in court, if you wish. But no matter what the citation is, you did cause it. Also court will probably bill you for the damage to the pole, if its damaged. In our country this can be signed by a judge but without a visit to the court.