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Danube 10-21-2024 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mtdjed (Post 2380687)
Whomever has the right of way does not mitigate the requirement to use judgement and care. Also, timing could affect the result. The car turning right does not have a view of the arrow for the car turning left. Mr. Right Turn, stops, sees no impediment, and executes his start of right turn. Mr. Left Turn's light changes and he starts his turn simultaneously. Mr Left Turn now has the best visibility and should yield to the car ahead.

Timing and speed affect the outcome. Fortunately, no harm was done. If an accident did occur, both parties would have their story, but I would think the judgement would more likely put the blame on the car that was behind or made a sudden change into the lane closest to the gas station entrance.
If I was Mr. Left Turn, in this situation, I would have chosen to avoid the quick double lane switch to get into the Gas station. Right or wrong is not worth the trouble to get it resolved and get the vehicle repaired. Remember the advice, Drive Defensively.

The cope is strong!

Give it up.

Danube 10-21-2024 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2380772)
The original post is flawed. It does not clarify if the OP had a green light or a green arrow. This fact makes all the difference in who had the right-of-way.

The cope is strong!

He cleared that up. He had a green arrow.

Give it up.

Danube 10-21-2024 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2380786)
Making up "what ifs" is pointless...

Reality is what matters. The left turn vehicle had a green arrow. The right turn vehicle had a red light. The fact that he /she could not see the left turn arrow is irrelevant. If that driver turns right and is involved in an accident, he/she is at fault. PERIOD. Case closed.

Hard hitting facts. Some people hate that, prefering feelings, wishes, woulda-coulda...

JMintzer 10-21-2024 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2380935)
Some of us read when it wasn’t corrected then posted.

Your reply was made well after the initial post was clarified...

Topspinmo 10-21-2024 08:44 PM

[QUOTE=JMintzer;2381015]Your reply was made well after the initial post was clarified...[/QUOTE

So you stocking me :popcorn: notice I said some of us didn’t say I was one of them.


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