I was wondering...if i had a bad cold and it was urgent driving lol and i sneezed will i be charged if i crashed?
Or put in prison...is there laws? for this?
2006-12-25 05:00:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yeah, it would be your fault.
But, given the circumstances, you would not be punished with prison - you would, however, be financially responsible for any damage or personal injuries. And, I'm sure, the accident would prompt an increase in the premiums upon renewal of your insurance.
2006-12-25 05:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in prison - not likely. If you have a cold and are sneezing, you need to choose between driving and possibly causing an accident - or find someone else to drive you. You are responsible for the safe speed and control of your vehicle. Therefore, sneezing is not a legal defense for you causing an accident. You need to pull over to take care of your personal needs.
2006-12-25 17:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. it's impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze. I've heard of at least one person using the sneeze defense "Your honor, the light was yellow before I sneezed!"
B. An accident is by definition unintentional, otherwise it wouldn't be an accident.
There is always liability for an act one is the cause of, but the intentions or lack of intentions can limit the liability and therefore limit the punishment as well.
C. The liability of an unintentional act is often dictated by the amount of negligence by the accused party.
D. Unless someone saw you sneezing during the accident, it would be difficult to prove and would be a judgment call by the court.
These are my opinions.
2006-12-25 05:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Marc P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law against sneezing while driving. However if while you driving behind someone and you got into a sneezing frenzy and smashed into the car in front you. The accident would be considered your fault, you wouldn't go to jail but your insurance premiums would go up.
2006-12-25 05:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voluntary or involuntary actions by the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident (a crash caused by your involuntary sneezing would be truly an accident, most crashes are not) still is no defense. You are at fault which makes you liable for damages. Hope you at least carry liability insurance. That's what it's for.
2006-12-25 09:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would probably be cited for inattentive driving.
But if you were in a "sneezing frenzy" it would be better to pull over until you are done sneezing.
Insurance companies are the ones who decide who was at fault for an accident, so it would have to be proven to them.
Unless you don't have insurance, then you would be stuck paying out of pocket.
2006-12-25 06:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by onalaska_speedracer04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would you prove that you'd sneezed? Seriously, you are safer driving and sneezing a few times than taking some of the decongestants on the market which can make you fall asleep behind the wheel.
2006-12-25 05:08:13 · answer #7 · answered by Red Herring 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 23:33:07 · answer #8 · answered by lander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the negligent act, it is the existence of damage the negligent act has caused. If you sneezed and nothing happened, there is no negligence, if you scratch your backside and in doing so cause an accident, you are at fault... and negligent, and liable. It is a civil matter (except maybe in Peoples Republic of Massachusetts and California)...
2006-12-25 08:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by Gunny T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately they could calling it failure to have your vehicle under control, or inattentive driving, or some other such law. I think at the worst it would be a fine or hassle with the insurance company who might not be to happy and maybe raise your rates at worse. No jail or prison tho, just a big headach.
2006-12-25 05:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by Mercadies2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋