Sorry, I have tried the last part. Have you?
I was a much younger man charged with 'exhibition driving' while operating a car that could not squeal tires going uphill on patch ice. A friend who was riding shotgun, who had not given the officer any flack had his arm slammed in the door (early '60s car) while getting out of the vehicle as ordered.
Contesting the charge resulted in being fined, even though the officer who wrote the ticket was not present in court.
As for any official redress, YGBSM!
Since then I discovered if you want to sort it out, do so calmly, respectfully, at the scene. Otherwise, if that can't be done you are stuck.
That is reality.
It’s pathetic.
It’s obvious which Freepers are at risk of being taken to jail during a minor road stop.
When I’m pulled over, all I want is “show me where to sign”.