Claims
Traffic circle crash
A vehicle enters a traffic circle and collides with a vehicle already in the traffic circle.
In the diagram, Vehicle B is driving in a traffic circle. Vehicle A enters the traffic circle and collides with Vehicle B.
Vehicle "A" = 100%
Vehicle "B" = 0%
The rules of the road
A vehicle entering a traffic circle is required to yield to existing traffic in the traffic circle, so the Vehicle A driver would be found 100% responsible.
What does it say in the Motor Vehicle Act?
The applicable sections of the Motor Vehicle Act are:
173 Yield signs (external)
150 Driver on right (external)
Questions?
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