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State Trooper Tailgated By About 5 Feet Me With Brights On For Two Minutes Before Pulling Me Over For Crossing The Fog Line

Location: Louisiana

I turned left at a light, and took note of a state trooper giving someone a ticket on the corner at the dollar general. I proceeded within the speed limit for the next 1.5 miles, until suddenly a pair of very bright LED headlights from what I assumed was a truck approached very fast and followed me within five feet. He followed me another mile before pulling me over at another gas station down the road.

I got a ticket for *”improper lane usage”* on account that he claims I, and I quote, *”listed over the fog line four times, resulting in me jerking the wheel and crossing the center line as well.”*

I checked my dash cam footage and only took note of one crossing over the fog line, just barely as I’m in a small car. And not one instance of crossing the center line. This was the exact time he pulled me over.

Personally, although he exaggerated the claim, I did cross the line. However I believe I was unfairly distracted by a large vehicle following well too closely, blinding my vision and distracting me. Is there any merit to that I could bring to the court appearance or should I just pay the fine? Which I won’t know how much until I call them. I’m aware they usually don’t show up but I’d rather not take that chance if there’s no merit to that.

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State Trooper Tailgated By About 5 Feet Me With Brights On For Two Minutes Before Pulling Me Over For Crossing The Fog Line

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