Information regarding collisions.
A driver preparing to pass a large commercial vehicle needs more than a clear passing lane. The driver also needs to be able to see far enough ahead to recognize hazards and complete the pass safely. A British Columbia Supreme Court decision illustrates how quickly that ability can disappear when a large vehicle blocks the sun and a driver moves out from behind it.
When a pedestrian is waiting beside a crosswalk, does a driver have to anticipate that the person may step onto the road? What if the pedestrian does not have the right of way, or the crosswalk's flashing lights have not been activated?
You've been involved in a collision and your vehicle is damaged. Perhaps a headlight is pointing in the wrong direction, a signal light is missing, or a damaged bumper has been removed to provide clearance for a tire. Your insurance assessment and body shop appointment are still pending. Can you keep driving until the repairs are made?
Siegrist v. Wiens is a British Columbia Supreme Court decision about a collision that happened when a farm tractor towing a hay wagon turned right while a car was passing it on Highway 1 near Canoe.
A vehicle stopped near an intersection may not be parked. It may be waiting for a pedestrian, another vehicle or some other reason. Lee v. Cheuck, a British Columbia Small Claims Court decision, illustrates why that distinction can matter.
What should you do when a deer suddenly appears in front of your vehicle? Most drivers would instinctively try to avoid it. But what happens if your attempt to avoid the deer causes a crash?
A rear-end collision usually puts the focus on the driver who struck the vehicle ahead, but that does not necessarily mean the following driver is entirely responsible. A 2009 decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court provides a good example of why both drivers' actions may have to be considered.
A decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court provides an interesting reminder of just how much responsibility a driver has when backing a vehicle.
What responsibility does a driver have when stopping a vehicle creates a hazard for other road users? A 2009 decision of the Supreme Court of British Columbia illustrates that complying with a specific traffic rule is not necessarily the end of the matter.
Passing lanes are designed to help drivers move safely around slower traffic, but problems can arise when a pass is not completed before the lane ends. A BC court case provides an important lesson about cooperation, awareness, and avoiding a collision when two lanes become one.