Hello guys (and gals) across the pond, permit me to pick your brains a bit.
Over here(in the UK) the right of way when you are driving is only 'right' when it is SAFE AND LEGAL.
Example 1: when an old and infirm person is taking for ever to cross the road at the traffic lights a driver STILL does not have the RIGHT OF WAY to mow him or her down after the lights turn green.
Example 2: if a broken down car/truck/lorry is blocking your lane of traffic, you still do not have the RIGHT OF WAY to plough into that broken down vehicle even if the light is blinking GREEN FOR 10 MINUTES.
Example 3: at the intersection, if the car from either left or right crossing infront of me for whatsoever reason is caught in the box, and is unable to complete the crossing (clear the box), and my light turns GREEN, I still do not have the right to plough into said car simply because my light is GREEN. The reason being, it is NOT BOTH SAFE AND LEGAL for me to enforce my ''right of way''.
I do not know what y'all think about the laws here (in the UK). I simply wish to find out if it is the same where you live - this question of ''right of way at (at a crossing)'' |
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"Hello guys (and gals) across the pond, permit me to pick your brains a bit.
Over here(in the UK) the right of way when you are driving is only 'right' when it is SAFE AND LEGAL.
Example 1: when an old and infirm person is taking for ever to cross the road at the traffic lights a driver STILL does not have the RIGHT OF WAY to mow him or her down after the lights turn green.
Example 2: if a broken down car/truck/lorry is blocking your lane of traffic, you still do not have the RIGHT OF WAY to plough into that broken down vehicle even if the light is blinking GREEN FOR 10 MINUTES.
Example 3: at the intersection, if the car from either left or right crossing infront of me for whatsoever reason is caught in the box, and is unable to complete the crossing (clear the box), and my light turns GREEN, I still do not have the right to plough into said car simply because my light is GREEN. The reason being, it is NOT BOTH SAFE AND LEGAL for me to enforce my ''right of way''.
I do not know what y'all think about the laws here (in the UK). I simply wish to find out if it is the same where you live - this question of ''right of way at (at a crossing)''"
You don't have the right to cause injury to someone or intentionally destroy property if someone is in the wrong place at the wrong time. In general, if you run into something or someone with your vehicle you at at fault. That is a legal term and can result in fine or other punishment. |
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"Hello guys (and gals) across the pond, permit me to pick your brains a bit.
Over here(in the UK) the right of way when you are driving is only 'right' when it is SAFE AND LEGAL.
Example 1: when an old and infirm person is taking for ever to cross the road at the traffic lights a driver STILL does not have the RIGHT OF WAY to mow him or her down after the lights turn green.
Example 2: if a broken down car/truck/lorry is blocking your lane of traffic, you still do not have the RIGHT OF WAY to plough into that broken down vehicle even if the light is blinking GREEN FOR 10 MINUTES.
Example 3: at the intersection, if the car from either left or right crossing infront of me for whatsoever reason is caught in the box, and is unable to complete the crossing (clear the box), and my light turns GREEN, I still do not have the right to plough into said car simply because my light is GREEN. The reason being, it is NOT BOTH SAFE AND LEGAL for me to enforce my ''right of way''.
I do not know what y'all think about the laws here (in the UK). I simply wish to find out if it is the same where you live - this question of ''right of way at (at a crossing)''
You don't have the right to cause injury to someone or intentionally destroy property if someone is in the wrong place at the wrong time. In general, if you run into something or someone with your vehicle you at at fault. That is a legal term and can result in fine or other punishment. "
So what is it ya all trying to do to V William( tennis star)? |
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"Hello guys (and gals) across the pond, permit me to pick your brains a bit.
Over here(in the UK) the right of way when you are driving is only 'right' when it is SAFE AND LEGAL.
Example 1: when an old and infirm person is taking for ever to cross the road at the traffic lights a driver STILL does not have the RIGHT OF WAY to mow him or her down after the lights turn green.
Example 2: if a broken down car/truck/lorry is blocking your lane of traffic, you still do not have the RIGHT OF WAY to plough into that broken down vehicle even if the light is blinking GREEN FOR 10 MINUTES.
Example 3: at the intersection, if the car from either left or right crossing infront of me for whatsoever reason is caught in the box, and is unable to complete the crossing (clear the box), and my light turns GREEN, I still do not have the right to plough into said car simply because my light is GREEN. The reason being, it is NOT BOTH SAFE AND LEGAL for me to enforce my ''right of way''.
I do not know what y'all think about the laws here (in the UK). I simply wish to find out if it is the same where you live - this question of ''right of way at (at a crossing)''
You don't have the right to cause injury to someone or intentionally destroy property if someone is in the wrong place at the wrong time. In general, if you run into something or someone with your vehicle you at at fault. That is a legal term and can result in fine or other punishment.
So what is it ya all trying to do to V William( tennis star)?"
It's got to be investigated. She's innocent until a jury listens to the evidence. |
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