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Sunday, May 10, 2009
If you are backing up your vehicle from a parking spot and accidentally hit a vehicle who is moving, will it be my fault?
Tommy from Westbury Christian in Houston Texas asks: When you're backing up the vehicle from a parking spot, i accidentally hit the vehicle who is moving. Will it be my fault? At that time, i only backed up a small distance. ?
First let me say, I hope you and the other driver are not hurt and all is well with you! Second, let me say that I can't rightly say who was at fault since I was not there at the scene of the collision. And more importantly, it will be up to insurance agents, peace officers, and maybe a judge to decide who was truly at fault. But with that said, here's my opinion on the matter:
If you were backing out, it was probably your fault (legally) because you were backing out and the other driver, if they were proceeding straight, had the right of way.
However, most accidents have shared fault. For example, they may rule it was 80% your fault and 20% the other driver's fault. It all depends on what actually happened. For instance, maybe the other driver was speeding? Or maybe you were both backing out?
At the end of the day, don't admit fault and let your insurance agent work things out, unless your insurance agent is shady....
Good luck Tommy Li, hopefully you are okay!
Until next time, look behind you, look to your left, look to your right, and back out safe!
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Edited on: Sunday, May 10, 2009 11:22 AM
Categories: General Driving Questions
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Can I go faster than the speed limit if the flow of traffic is faster than the speed limit?
Shelby from Coalinga, CA aks: Helloooo Big Jon, can you tell me if it's okay to speed if everyone else is speeding? Could I still get pulled over?
Shelby, no one has called me Big Jon in years. You had me at Heloooo. Anyhow, the simple answer to your question is NO, you may not exceed the speed limit under any circumstance. So if everybody else is doing 70mph, but the posted speed is 65mph, then legally you must not exceed 65mph.
And could you still get a speeding ticket if everyone around you is speeding as well? Yes, you are still subject to the same speed laws and could be pulled over and given a traffic ticket.
Hope that helps!
Until next time Shelby from Coalinga, ease of the gas, make note of the posted speed limit, and stay ticket free!
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Is it true I can't smoke with my kid in the car??
Nancy B. from San Dimas Asks: My son told me today that I can't smoke with him in the car. He said it's against the law, is this true??
For the love of all things holy Nancy, what are you doing smoking when your son is in the car in the first place? And yes, in San Dimas and the entire state of California it is most
definitely illegal to smoke in your car with a minor present. The fine for violating this law is $100 and was authorized by State Senator Oropeza with the "Smoke-free Cars with Minors" law.
Hope that helps.
Until next time Nancy B. from San Dimas, leave your son's lungs alone, don't throw your butts on the street, and please do not smoke with your son in the car!
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Edited on: Saturday, March 28, 2009 5:52 PM
Categories: General Driving Questions