Improper backing ticket

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  1. truckman29801

    truckman29801 Medium Load Member

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    My name is seth, im 21 years old, ive had my CDL permit since i was 18, im a very experienced driver, no accidents as of yesterday and im not a hothead behind the wheel

    I drive a low pro International tow truck. Today i was sitting on a road (strobes on flashers also) writing an address down on a piece of paper, the yard i left is a dead end street so theres maby 1 or 2 cars a day traffic. After i got done writing i released the brake and put the truck in gear, i rolled back about a foot and felt a Bump right as i looked into my passenger side mirror. Only then did i see the Dodge charger police car, it had a brush gaurd on the front and my wheellift only pushed it back maby 2 inches. I recieved a ticket for improper backing (2 points), I have the money to pay the ticket but theres a problem. On the 20th Im going to take my CDL road test at the dmv, IDK if this will prevent me from getting my license. This my first offense what should i do?
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Hitting a police car way to goooooooooooo,lol.Kidding.Anyway is this the only points you have received since you got your permit?If so I doubt you'll have any trouble getting your CDL or trucking job..But the more exp members will chime in on this one im sure.So sit tight you'll get some answers soon.
     
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  4. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    Get out and look next time for chargers
     
  5. critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    fight it,whats the worst can happen? you pay ticket and get the points,best case the cop dont show up to court it gets thrown out.
     
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  6. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Those shiney things hanging on your doors, you know mirrors. Maybe you should take a look in them. You hit it, pay it and move on, Im sure its on his dash cam.
     
  7. jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    I do not think this will affect obtaining your CDL. Now the insurance might be a problem.Consider this a cheap lesson. Good luck.
     
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  8. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    I dont think you should waste the time and money getting a CDL. If you cant even back a tow truck without hitting something you'll never be able to back a big rig.
     
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  9. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Hello Seth.

    It wont stop you from getting your license. I'm not going to say that you shouldnt be driving, because its doubtful you will ever make that mistake again. So, do you already have your Class A driving gig lined up?
     
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  10. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    i guess my question is why did the police car pull up that close rite behind the tow truck.
     
  11. truckman29801

    truckman29801 Medium Load Member

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    I own a Freightliner, this is my first accident ever driving this truck, and i have to get my CDL because i cant afford to pay a rider anymore. and this was on a private road i might add, The truck only rolled back 1 foot, so i dont see how this is my fault, i have a sign on the cab protector that says keep back 50ft in visible sight. @ triple 6 , i appreciate your encouragement, ive had the fl70 for about a year, i spent my college money getting insurance and Ifta, i have my own authority and inspection stickers. Ive sacraficed too much to let this one thing cut me down. I have a take 3 4 car trailer, and a little contract hauling cars for a company out of atlanta. other than that i just need to get my license again (upgrade from a B to a class A) and be done with this BS
     
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