Claims
Left turn crash with vehicle passing on the left
These accidents happen when one vehicle is making a left turn when it collides with a vehicle trying to pass on the left.
In this diagram, Vehicle A is making left turn when it collides with Vehicle B, which is passing on the left side of the roadway.
Vehicle "A" = 50%
Vehicle "B" = 50%
The rules of the road
Drivers must make sure their movements can be made in safety. Therefore, Vehicles A and B would each be found 50% responsible.
What does it say in the Motor Vehicle Act?
The applicable sections of the Motor Vehicle Act are:
Questions?
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