Roundabout accident - who’s at fault?

EssexExile

Don't go round roundabouts beside another car, you will be hit one day, guaranteed.

almillar

This is 'straight on' at a 2 lane in, 2 lane out roundabout, and on Street View, I can't see any road markings giving any direction. So OP was within his right to expect to be able to go straight on, but he would have been in conflict with the lady, if she was indicating right to stay on. She shouldn't really do that, and I'd 'blame' her, but OP is crossing the lane on the roundabout, so should be watching out for this very thing.
Here's the only specific signage for the roundabout. I'd be in the left lane, unless I knew there were 2 lanes at the exit, and wanted to overtake. But I'd be careful!
https://www.google.com/maps/@54.7569424,-6.4544216,3a,75y,316.52h,96.87t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sEKqWLWy-fj-xVj_YtmZAMg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Car_54

almillar wrote: »

This is 'straight on' at a 2 lane in, 2 lane out roundabout, and on Street View, I can't see any road markings giving any direction. So OP was within his right to expect to be able to go straight on, but he would have been in conflict with the lady, if she was indicating right to stay on. She shouldn't really do that, and I'd 'blame' her, but OP is crossing the lane on the roundabout, so should be watching out for this very thing.
Here's the only specific signage for the roundabout. I'd be in the left lane, unless I knew there were 2 lanes at the exit, and wanted to overtake. But I'd be careful!
https://www.google.com/maps/@54.7569424,-6.4544216,3a,75y,316.52h,96.87t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sEKqWLWy-fj-xVj_YtmZAMg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

From that signage, there is no "straight on", so according to the Highway Code the OP should have taken the LH lane.


BUT, this is Northern Ireland, where the HC does not apply, and the rules may be different.

Dean000000

I think the worse part is where you (as the black line) mounted the roundabout on the way round...(just joking)


Sorry but I think you were at fault.


Though, if you follow the streetview the 'boost' liveried VW van in front does the same thing....As does the Renault behind

almillar

Highway Code applies in Northern Ireland last time I checked! There is a 'straight on' - it's at roughly 11/12 o'clock. Not perfect, but close enough to apply the rule, IMO.

spadoosh

Hands down the 'whos at fault' threads on MSE are the best thread on here.

I cant help but every time i read the thread title 'had a crash... whos fault' i respond in my head with 'definitely yours'. Must have like a 80% hit rate with that.

Tammykitty

Is there still roadworks at that roundabout too?


I would say its your fault to - you crossed lanes to exit the roundabout without making sure it was clear.

gardner1

Your fault OP

Car_54

almillar wrote: »

Highway Code applies in Northern Ireland last time I checked!

Page 1:
"This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. There’s a different version of The Highway Code for Northern Ireland."

stator

33% your fault 33% her fault 33% whoever designed that roundabout.



There are two lanes leaving the roundabout, so clearly two lanes of traffic can leave the roundabout at once. However the road markings on the roundabout go around forever, making the person on the left think both lanes are their perogative.


Insurance will split 50/50 is my bet.