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Originally Posted by Diesel_Dave
In my case when I "stopped" there wasn't anybody behind me, therefore, it was reasonably safe.
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This is your principle defense, but include the fact that you did not come to a complete stop. You knew it was clear behind you before you slowed down, and coasting to a lower speed in itself is not a willful illegal act, especially since you were not aware of the minimum speed requirement.
Kind of hard getting hit in the rear end coasting to a lower speed, without having some real Moron behind you. Heck I have people pass me and accelerate when I am coasting to a red light. I guarantee you the law does not require me to wear my brakes out prematurely. If the driver behind me wants to burn extra fuel then burn up his brakes, he's got putrid all over his head and no brain within.
regards
Mech