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 Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:06 am Post subject: i was at a red light like turned green i proceeded to drive |
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| what happens when a person runs the red light and smashes right into the passenger side door approximate speed 40 myself just pulled away from the red light going 15 to 20mph she admitted fault exchanged info but i dont have license |
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mskindone
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| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:18 am Post subject: |
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| Don’t mistake criminal and civil. You may be or in this case will be cited for driving without a license but this would not change the fact that the other driver was at fault for the accident. I have seen some people try to claim that the non-licensed driver caused the accident since they should not have been on the road without one. This is not true. The other driver ran the red light and is at fault for the accident. |
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Dasfuk
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| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:08 am Post subject: |
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| Well, though you definitely have no right to drive around without license it wouldn’t change the fact that the at-fault driver is responsible for compensating you for the damages caused by her. If she is clearly at-fault, her insurance company would definitely pay for the damages but if some liability can be established upon you it might restrict you from collecting under her policy. However, it needs to be decided by the state law. |
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simon
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| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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You are not saying the cops didn't come and file a report are you?
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| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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Driver Violation Point System
The DMV driver violation point system helps to identify drivers who commit several traffic violations during a specific time period.
Remember that the point system is not the only reason for a driver license suspension or revocation. There are mandatory suspensions or revocations. For example, the DMV must revoke your driver license if you are convicted of three speeding violations within an 18-month period, regardless of how many driver violation points you have.
This table lists the number of points given for specific traffic violations:
Violation Points Violation Points
Speeding (MPH over speed limit not indicated) 3 Following too closely 4
Speeding (MPH over speed limit): Passing improperly, changing lanes unsafely, driving to the left of center, driving in the wrong direction 3
1 - 10 MPH 3
11 - 20 MPH 4 Failed to obey a traffic signal, a Stop sign, or a Yield sign 3
21 - 30 MPH 6 Railroad crossing violation 3
31 - 40 MPH 8 Failed to yield the right-of-way 3
More than 40 MPH 11 Passenger safety violation, including seat belt and child safety seat violations for passengers under the age of 16 3
Reckless driving 5 Left the scene of an accident that includes property damage or the injury of a domestic animal 3
Failed to stop for a school bus 5 Other moving violations 2
Inadequate brakes 4 Inadequate brakes (vehicle of an employer) 2
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