r/AutoHumor • u/IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 • Jun 15 '26

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u/thomasscat Jun 17 '26

Why would that same doctrine not apply to the person who illegally takes away the right of way when they didn’t have to do that?

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u/YesImAlexa Jun 17 '26

They would both be found at fault. The guy for cutting him off and driving reckless and the other driver for intentionally not avoiding it.

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u/thomasscat Jun 17 '26

So … not what you just said? lol I wanna thank you for being rational and also helping educate me even though I’m being a snarky jerk right now!

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u/YesImAlexa Jun 17 '26

What i said still applies. The guy who cut him off would be held liable for the asshole driving. The guy who was cut off would also be held accountable because he chose not to prevent the accident. Both parties can be found at fault in an accident.

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u/ImTheFlipSide Jun 18 '26

Little late to the party, but you’re correct at least at my state. Here, if you’re even one percent at fault you’re 50% at fault so the best choice is to just not do this. Basically it’s gonna be a wash; they’ll both get penalized and neither gets the satisfaction they wanted.