Is the Driver Fully Liable for Hitting Someone While Reversing?

[VonJune]

In cases where a driver hits and injures someone while reversing the vehicle, the driver is generally held fully liable. According to Article 50 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": When reversing a motor vehicle, the driver must observe the situation behind the vehicle and ensure it is safe before reversing. Reversing is prohibited at railway crossings, intersections, one-way roads, bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, or tunnels. More details about reversing accidents are as follows: Exercise caution while reversing: Due to blind spots, the driver may fail to notice pedestrians in these areas or may directly collide with vehicles behind because of obstructed visibility caused by blind spots. Additionally, many modern vehicles are equipped with reversing radar or rearview cameras to assist drivers, but these should not be solely relied upon. Drivers should still carefully observe their surroundings. Insurance compensation: In cases where the driver is fully liable for hitting someone while reversing, the insurance company will compensate for the actual losses caused by the accident within the policy limits.