I was taught 1 length for every 16 kph. Rino In your case you should have been 5 lengths back. My guess is that the officer tapped his brakes a couple of times before he lit it up. Best of luck. Cheers Viper1 No he just lit up the lights, and braked after that ... I didn't get any hints that he as ...

So, I should just pay the fine and suck it up or still go for a trial?

If someone is following me too closely, I don't get to give them a ticket? But I guess, that's how the law works

Should I be hiring a paralegal for this one or just give it up? Any advice?

Today I was pulled over by a cop, and he told me that I was following to closely. There was no collision - I was following him, and I had kept enough distance (I would have atleast 1 car length or more) - when he turned on the lights and siren, I pulled over - this means that I was able to brake in ...