In Indiana does an officer have to be a witness to the accident for the at fault driver to get a ticket. There are also witnesses to the accident.
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In Indiana does an officer have to be a witness to the accident for the at fault driver to get a ticket. There are also witnesses to the accident.
Car A going through an
intersection is t-boned by Car B
making a left hand turn.
Asked on August 23, 2017 under Accident Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, there is no legal requirement that the officer personally witness the accident to issue a ticket, any more than there is a requirement that an officer personally witness a burglarly to make an arrest. All that is necessary is credible testimony or other evidence of what happened.
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