I got the police report today.
According to the report, the van operator said that I stopped in eastbound traffic and blocked 2 cars for 15-20 seconds before moving to let them pass, which is absolutely NOT true. I ran across the street and only stopped upon reaching the other side. As soon as I can get my hands on my video camera or at least a copy of it's memory card (it's currently locked in the evidence locker) I'll be able to prove this claim patently false.
Unfortunately, its enough to force the thing to go to trial & without any witnesses to back your side of the story up (or evidence) it will be a tough case in reality.
hmmm thinking more..if you were crossing the street though (as opposed to just standing in the street) , during this time period of "interference" , don't you have the right of way since you are a pedestrian? If that's ALL the van operator said then a motion for summary judgment or dismissal may actually win the day, even w/o your video...hard to say.
Courts are not interested in the truth per se .. they are interested in the facts presented in court and if the facts support the charge.
This a criminal , civil, or administrative court you are looking at?