Claims
Crash when exiting a parking lot, driveway or alley
These accidents occur when a vehicle is exiting a parking lot, driveway or alley onto the road and collides with an approaching vehicle.
In this diagram, Vehicle A is turning right onto the street to exit a parking lot when it collides with Vehicle B.
Vehicle "A" = 100%
Vehicle "B" = 0%
The rules of the road
Drivers exiting a parking lot, driveway, lane, or alley must yield to traffic on the street. Therefore, the driver of Vehicle A would be found 100% responsible.
What does it say in the Motor Vehicle Act?
The applicable sections of the Motor Vehicle Act are:
Questions?
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