Why was she issued a ticket?

michaelmr2 · 09-14-2009, 02:15 PM

My Neice was backing out of a parking space, stopped when she saw the oncoming truck, he hit her anyway.

Why would she get a 2 point ticket for "backing up when not safe".

This happened in Colorado.

muffinman · 09-14-2009, 02:57 PM

probably because the person backing up should be the one to yield.

como · 09-14-2009, 03:03 PM

Was she driving an SUV?

</females driving SUV's joke>

michaelmr2 · 09-14-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by como

Was she driving an SUV?

</females driving SUV's joke>

Nope... my nissan 200sx former DD.

muffinman · 09-14-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelmr2

Nope... my nissan 200sx former DD.

Why would you admit that?

michaelmr2 · 09-14-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

Why would you admit that?

35MPG...140HP...peppy little car.
Did great in the snow and was fun to drive...why not?

como · 09-14-2009, 09:54 PM

I'd drive that. Hell, I'd like a honda CRX or civic-dx for work.

David · 09-14-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by como

I'd drive that. Hell, I'd like a honda CRX or civic-dx for work.

MRH · 09-14-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelmr2

My Neice was backing out of a parking space, stopped when she saw the oncoming truck, he hit her anyway.

Why would she get a 2 point ticket for "backing up when not safe".

This happened in Colorado.

I would assume because there was not a video of the occurrence, and usually the people backing up are at fault. maybe not in this case, but that usually is how it goes here.

-H

Maticuno · 09-14-2009, 11:11 PM

I don't have my vehicle code with me right now so I can't quote the exact law. However it falls under the "unsafe starting/backing" code. It happened to me a long time ago, too. Even though I was fully stopped because I saw it coming, it was still my fault.

MRH · 09-14-2009, 11:23 PM

that sounds a bit like starting your car with the sun-guard(reflector over the dash)would also break that code too?

-H

328FTW · 09-15-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by como

I'd drive that. Hell, I'd like a honda CRX or civic-dx for work.

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Originally Posted by David48

Just to threadjack the most fun I've had in a car for a long time has been driving this lately

Can you say handbrake turns?

I've been thrashing it like there is no tomorrow I suddenly have so much more respect for automatic front wheel drives I've been having more fun in that than my mr2. Mr Jas will attest to that. I don't care that its sooooo slow it is just epic fun to slide I suddenly see the point of arab drifting. The last thing you would expect to see hanging the tail out round a corner sideways is a 1.6 carby 3speed automatic 85hp (factory rating) ford laser

And I can bet that I could do it in a civic to.

Anyway carry on just thought I would pop in to say that

michaelmr2 · 09-15-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Maticuno

I don't have my vehicle code with me right now so I can't quote the exact law. However it falls under the "unsafe starting/backing" code. It happened to me a long time ago, too. Even though I was fully stopped because I saw it coming, it was still my fault.

Yes, and she didnt hit the front of the other car she hit it in the rear wheel well. so pretty much her fault totally.
Also found out that the other drivers insurance has lapsed so he wasnt covered at all. The other driver was driving a pickup owned by his employer they have a fleet of over 40 trucks and this one was not insured.

Maticuno · 09-15-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MRH

that sounds a bit like starting your car with the sun-guard(reflector over the dash)would also break that code too?

-H

By starting they mean making the vehicle move, not turning the engine over. If you did, for some crazy ass reason, decide to start driving with the reflector still in the windshield that could potentially fall under this code or the "Obstructed Windshield" code.

mr3 · 09-15-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmr2

My Neice was backing out of a parking space, stopped when she saw the oncoming truck, he hit her anyway.

Why would she get a 2 point ticket for "backing up when not safe".

This happened in Colorado.

Here you said she was backing up and the truck hit her.

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Originally Posted by michaelmr2

Yes, and she didnt hit the front of the other car she hit it in the rear wheel well. so pretty much her fault totally.
Also found out that the other drivers insurance has lapsed so he wasnt covered at all. The other driver was driving a pickup owned by his employer they have a fleet of over 40 trucks and this one was not insured.

Here you say she was backing up and she hit him. I think I'm lost.

michaelmr2 · 09-15-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mr3

Here you said she was backing up and the truck hit her.

Here you say she was backing up and she hit him. I think I'm lost.

Yeah..the second statement is more true as I am finding out. At first I thought she backed into the front of his truck. Turns out she was backing up as he was driving by...hit him in the rear quarter panel.

muffinman · 09-15-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelmr2

Yeah..the second statement is more true as I am finding out. At first I thought she backed into the front of his truck. Turns out she was backing up as he was driving by...hit him in the rear quarter panel.

so then she was at fault , "unsafe baking".

michaelmr2 · 09-15-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

so then she was at fault , "unsafe baking".

she wasnt Baking....there isnt even an oven in the car.

muffinman · 09-15-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelmr2

she wasnt Baking....there isnt even an oven in the car.

Are you sure she wasn't baking?

I haven't had lunch yet and i'm starving so i guess it was just wishful thinking on my part.

MRH · 09-15-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Maticuno

By starting they mean making the vehicle move, not turning the engine over. If you did, for some crazy ass reason, decide to start driving with the reflector still in the windshield that could potentially fall under this code or the "Obstructed Windshield" code.

haha, nah, not putting it in gear. i just remember reading a warning label on a reflector that said "WARNING: do not start car with this in windshield."

so I thought I'd ask.

thanks!

-H

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muffinman Brain Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,811 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 99 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	probably because the person backing up should be the one to yield.

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como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 520 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Was she driving an SUV? </females driving SUV's joke>

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como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 520 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I'd drive that. Hell, I'd like a honda CRX or civic-dx for work.

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Maticuno Park Ranging Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Deserts Posts: 233 Thanks: 14 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I don't have my vehicle code with me right now so I can't quote the exact law. However it falls under the "unsafe starting/backing" code. It happened to me a long time ago, too. Even though I was fully stopped because I saw it coming, it was still my fault.

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MRH 5SF-TorquE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN Posts: 447 Thanks: 50 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	that sounds a bit like starting your car with the sun-guard(reflector over the dash)would also break that code too? -H