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I dunno, I have a pet peeve about people who use both headphones while driving. It makes no sense at all.
I don't even walk to the gym down the street from where I live with two headphones in because they significantly reduce the amount of background noise I can hear. Even when I'm not listening to music during the walk - only 1 headphone in. I'm not even comfortable crossing the street with two headphones in. Why would anybody voluntarily drive with reduced situational awareness? I don't get it.
For all the cop knew, you could have been blasting music yet still "situationally aware" enough to drive. Although you saw him and yielded, what about that one chance you are distracted and don't notice sirens, or a honk, or a pedestrian, or other forms of noise?
You situation is not unique just because you think you were situationally aware. The law says you weren't. Just pay it and move on! I understand you're upset because I agree, the ticket is very expensive for the violation. But, also usually reflects the seriousness of the offense. There's a reason a parking ticket is $35.
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