2006-10-04 07:32:57 · 19 answers · asked by Kelly D 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I didn't hit a car in front of I was just wondering if anyone knew for a fact who is at fault. Like in legal terms. The only reason I'm asking is because I always seem to be behind someone that has brake lights out and so many times I've had to stop short and I always wonder if I hit them who is at fault.
2006-10-05 03:32:54 · update #1
Of course.
2006-10-04 07:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no... The officer should make a police report stating otherwise.. In the eyes of the law, any time you rear end somebody, you are at fault, but there is an exception im sure, did the officer know that they had no workin brake lights? Did you happen to mention it to him?? I WOULD HAVE... So if you have to, take this to court, im sure that you will when if these are the only circumstances here
2006-10-04 07:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by topher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the traffic rules of driving, if you knock into the
back of the car right in front of you, irrespective of emergency brake (with/without lights) by the front car, you are at fault and liable for penalty fine.
You must at all times be at a safe distance of 2 car's length
between the front car and you, if your speed is 20 kmph or
3 car's length at the speed of 30 kmph and so on.
So next time, be alert - drive carefully!
2006-10-04 21:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by steplow33 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not entirely. Well, this means you weren't driving a safe distance away from the car in front of you, but it was partially their fault also because they had no break lights on. But tell the police that.
2006-10-04 07:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by ♥heartbroken♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know in a semi, we are supposed to be aware of our surroundings at all times, so yes, it would be our fault. It would be considered a preventable accident with our company, even if the officer didn't write us up. And depending on who the insurance company is, we could be discharged. This is why semi drivers need the extra room in front of them.
2006-10-05 03:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by Iam!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will have to prove that you didn't take out the brake lights when you hit them , when i was young i rigged a toggle switch to a friend of mines car to turn off the brake lights so he could put on the brakes and have someone hit him for $$$$ it worked well so i got a cut of the $ sure this wasn't the case with you
2006-10-04 07:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by simplemanmd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes,that would claim you were not driving at a safe distance.Usually the one that hits the other from behind is at fault.
2006-10-04 07:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by Rather be dead than red... 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The law requires that you keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you so things like this don't happen. With proper distance, you have time to react to situations like this.
2006-10-04 07:41:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jack 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is your resposibility as a driver to be in FULL control of your vehicle at all times. Unfortunately, many people don't realize this means that you have to be fully aware of, and able to compensate for, EVERY condition around you. Including the idiot in front of, passing, AND behind you.
2006-10-04 11:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think it was their fault on one aspect because you didnt know their lights were out and thats not your fault. but you are supposed to keep a safe following distance also.
2006-10-04 07:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by MiaDiva28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you can prove that you did not break their brake lifgts in the accident, it won't be your fault. If you can prove that, they will be at fault.
2006-10-04 07:42:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋