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    Default Ticket for Disregarding a Stop Sign

    I am writing about a moving violation I received in Philadelphia, PA. The ticket says Disregard Stop Sign. I was behind a pretty big SUV approaching an intersection. They stopped then proceeded through intersection. I had stopped then checked both left and right then went through the intersection. As soon as I went I say a police car in the oncoming lane waiting to make a left hand turn. I continued on and took a left into the parking lot of the store i was headed to and parked. The officer had apparently parked and followed me to the parking lot. He asked me for my info then left to write me a ticket. It all happened simultaneously. Me starting as soon as the SUV cleared the police car. Is this clear? Any advice is appreciated. Just found this forum and hearing is tomorrow. Thanks.

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    Default Re: Disregarding a Stop Sign

    I'm unclear as to when and where you stopped.

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    Default Re: Disregarding a Stop Sign

    A very common belief in my area is that the car going straight through has the right-of-way no matter what. However, the law here actually states that the first car to the intersection has the right of way, regardless of intended direction.

    I suspect the officer took offense to you not giving him the right of way to turn across your path first. You'll have to check your local statues to see who had the right-of-way.

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