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I don't know what the best approach to take is but unless he personally saw you doing something naughty it seems like a pretty big jump to assume anyone who drops a bike is riding carelessly. I would certainly plead not guilty and explore your legal options. Without someone to dispute your defense of "I saw brake lights and even though I didn't have to slam on the brakes I panicked and did just that...gosh I don't know why," a conviction seems unlikely. You might even call the prosecutor right away and explain what happened and see if he would consider dropping the charges since you are a licensed motorcyclist and you think you just panicked. Tell him the fine money would be better invested in an advanced motorcycle safety class.



I don't see why the panic part has to come into it. "I was braking hard, an irregularity in the pavement caused the front wheel to lock up and by the time i released the brake it was too late to recover". Or something like that.


I have for sure had a scare losing front wheel traction - fortunately my speed was low enough that i was able to recover.