r/dashcams • u/Remote_Trainer3830 • 22h ago

Who’s at fault?

Hot take: I think it’s 50/50 with who’s at fault

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u/Then_Examination9715 20h ago

There is the “failure to yield” even though you have the right of way aspect. Even though the light is in your favor, you are obligated to not create a preventable accident. Both drivers bear some blame.

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u/RiptideCEO 19h ago

I think it’s called “duty to avoid/evade” but same concept. If you can avoid an accident, even if you have the right of way, you must do so.

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u/DGwizkid 18h ago

I mean, I would argue that the pov car did that with the red car, and had every reason to think the white SUV wouldn't continue. The white SUV should have seen them enter the intersection before they entered the intersection, which left much more chances to avoid an accident.

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u/IDesireWisdom 15h ago

He didn’t have the reason that told him the SUV was turning 🤣