My question involves a traffic accident in the State of: Wa.
My daughter rear ended a vehicle, which caused a domino effect and resulted in a total of 3 vehicles(not including hers) damaged. She recieved a citation in the mail for neglegengt driving 2nd degree w/ a $550.00fine. When I looked up the RCW for that citation, it says that it should only be a $250.00 fine. Can they put any amount on a fine?
My other daughter had nearly the same accident within a month (only damaging 2 instead of 3) and recieved a citation for speeding in excess for the conditions. Her fine was for $150.00. The judge on hers said she couldn't go for a deferral because an accident was involved, but did lower it to $75.00.
The first daughter goes to court soon. She wants to ask to get her charges changed to "going to fast for the conditions" instead of "neglegent driving 2nd degree".Or at least lower her fine. Any input woulfd be appreciated. Thank you for reading this!

