How to Determine Liability in a Three-Car Rear-End Collision?
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In determining liability for a three-car rear-end collision, the traffic police department must conduct an on-site investigation to make a comprehensive judgment: If the third car hits the second car, causing the second car to hit the first car, then the third car bears full responsibility. The principles for liability division in rear-end collisions are as follows: Rear car hits the front car in motion: In such a rear-end collision, the rear car bears full responsibility; Front car reverses or rolls back and hits the rear car: In such a rear-end collision, the front car bears full responsibility; Front car stops on the road without complying with regulations: If the front car fails to turn on the hazard warning lights and set up warning signs as required, resulting in a rear-end collision, the front car bears secondary liability, while the rear car bears primary liability; Front car stops on the road in compliance with regulations: If the front car turns on the hazard warning lights and sets up warning signs as required, resulting in a rear-end collision, the rear car bears full responsibility; Front car is overlength: If the front car does not set up obvious warning signs as required, resulting in a rear-end collision, the front car bears secondary liability, while the rear car bears primary liability; Front car lacks taillights at night: In such a rear-end collision, the front car bears secondary liability, while the rear car bears primary liability.
