Collision at Garage Forecourt

dacouch

Sgt_Pepper wrote: »

You mean public place not highway.

Thanks thats what I should have said.

The relevant legislation clearly states "On a road" so the OP has not committed an offence.

copystuff

I think it goes 50/50 in car parks.

Rover_Driver

Sgt_Pepper wrote: »

You mean public place not highway.

The wording is 'on a road' - s.105, The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. So it would not cover the incident on a garage forecourt.

atrixblue.-MFR-.

copystuff wrote: »

I think it goes 50/50 in car parks.

no it doesnt.

if someone going 50mph in asda and slammed into the back of you would you accept 50/50?

i doubt very much you will.

same on any garage forcourt. if someone slammed into the back of you or drove into your door squeezing through like a bully who cant wait for a second for you to move off then it their fault.

copystuff

atrixblue.-MFR-. wrote: »

no it doesnt.

if someone going 50mph in asda and slammed into the back of you would you accept 50/50?

i doubt very much you will.

same on any garage forcourt. if someone slammed into the back of you or drove into your door squeezing through like a bully who cant wait for a second for you to move off then it their fault.

The girl who lives next door was in asda car park opened door same time as car next to her they was told 50/50.

phill99

Another fine example of someone posting a serious question hoping to get a genuine response and for the most part all they get is a range of wild opinions by people who know nothing at all about the subject matter. The OP may as well just ask some random bloke in a pub.

vaio

phill99 wrote: »

Another fine example of someone posting a serious question hoping to get a genuine response and for the most part all they get is a range of wild opinions by people who know nothing at all about the subject matter. The OP may as well just ask some random bloke in a pub.

That's forums for you

For what it's worth, I though if the front of the car hit the door then it's the cars fault but if the door hits the side of the car then it's the door openers fault

Strider590

dizzyg wrote: »

A friend was involved in a minor collision this morning. Her car was stationary and another car hit her door when she opened it. Happily no one was hurt and the car only has minor damage but was wondering if anyone could tel me who was responsible in this situation?

I assume your friend pulled up at the first available pump (thus leaving the one in front empty/blocked) and the other driver charged past (in anger) rather quickly?

dizzyg_2

Nope, she was at the one in front, although why this should make a difference I don't know. Is it ok now to drive recklessly if another driver has made you angry?

The staff in the garage had time to notice the car drive towards her and comment that 'she's going to hit that car'. Her door had been opened for a few seconds before the collision.

Buellguy

dizzyg wrote: »

Nope, she was at the one in front, although why this should make a difference I don't know. Is it ok now to drive recklessly if another driver has made you angry?

The staff in the garage had time to notice the car drive towards her and comment that 'she's going to hit that car'. Her door had been opened for a few seconds before the collision.

In that case friend should be OK and other person 'should' end up with 100% of the blame, especially as you have independant witnesses