Citaton - Failure to Use Care when Stopping (Boston: car insurance, moving)

[raunit]

My question involves civil rights in the State of: Massachusetts.
Hi Forum,

This is my first ever post and so is my first every accident that i am trying to inquire about.
Background:
I rear-ended a car on a very busy afternoon while returnuing from work. The driver just slammed the brakes(he says the guy in front of him did) and i was on the motrocycle behind him and could not stop as the bike skid on a slam of brake by me. I tried to steer away but hit on the rear side of his bumper. All injuries to me and more damage to my bike, his car had a dent.
The office arrived later and documented everything and gave us a report.
After a week, yesterday, i recieved a citation, which basically states CMR 7209.09(a) and Offesnse as "Failure to use care when stopping"
i have learnt from my insurance, that if you rear-end someone its considered ur fault whatever it may be.
I am a resident of NH and this happed in MA state.

Now i want to know the below things please, and I would appreciate all answers or knowledge that the forum members can shed:
a. Does this citation can get me any points on my NH license, when the incident happed in MA
b. If yes, should i contest this, is there any merit in doing so, the assesment is $20 but i am worried about my points.
c. I have one prior speeding ticket also in MASS, but i checked that the first incident you dont get any points.

Any inputs please

Thanks
Raunit.

[CaseyB]

I would contest it. I don't know how NH insurance is but I know we have received points on our Mass. policy for accidents/citations that our kids got in other states.

I think you have a good chance of getting the citation dismissed.

[Partial Observer]

You should not contest it, because accepting responsibility for your mistakes is a virtue. Also, you should stop speeding and following other vehicles too closely.

[Dm84]

You can contest it but you're going to lose given that there is evidence you rear ended someone (had you allowed more room it wouldn't have happened). You'll probably get points and your insurance will go up because of the accident. Be more careful next time.

[Boston_Burbs]

Moving violations do not effect your car insurance. I believe if you get two in a year it may jeopardize your license though

[Dm84]

Originally Posted by Boston_Burbs

Moving violations do not effect your car insurance. I believe if you get two in a year it may jeopardize your license though

Insurers periodically scour your driving record. Moving violations absolutely have an effect if they see it on your record.

Your license will be suspended if you accrue too many points.

[ryanms3030]

If you rear ended someone you are at fault. If you didn't have time to stop then you were following too closely. You'll never beat the ticket so not worth contesting

[raunit]

Originally Posted by Partial Observer

You should not contest it, because accepting responsibility for your mistakes is a virtue. Also, you should stop speeding and following other vehicles too closely.

Well thanks for the comment, however it was bumper-bumper traffic and i dont think so anyone can speed in it
Like i said the other guy slammed the brakes, and i was on a motorcycle which "skid" as i had to slam the brakes too. i was hardly on 10-15mph. the bike fell and thats how it got more damage.

[raunit]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond.
I am made aware after this accident that if you "rear-end" someone its considered your fault, which is sadly true.
My insurance has already gone up as the bike was towed by them etc etc.
I am just not sure if this citation affects any worse than the present change.
Its hard to find anything connecting MA and NH laws so i am still not sure if i get the points on my NH record.

[ramaka]

Only suggestion from my side is invest in a dashcam (for car) and helmet cam for bike riders. Definitely worth the money in cases like this.