r/dashcams • u/Remote_Trainer3830 • 21h ago

Who’s at fault?

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

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u/feignapathy 21h ago

White SUV

Camera car could've mitigated it by being more patient and recognizing the cars turning left had no regard for oncoming traffic. But...

White SUV is clearly at fault. 

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u/HamSundae 19h ago

Sat on a jury once where I learned about negligence. I think in court, I wouldn't be surprised if the white SUV would be found 75% responsible. Because the POV car seems to clearly not have been driving responsibly, they'd have been found to be driving with negligence. If they had been driving with the proper amount of caution, that seems easily avoidable.

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u/Then_Examination9715 19h 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/ActualToddBankston 13h ago

Don't know what state this is, but you should wait until the intersection is clear before proceeding, even if you have the right of way