Is the stationary vehicle at fault in a side-swipe collision on a narrow road?
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Determining whether a stationary vehicle is at fault in a side-swipe collision on a narrow road is as follows: No fault: If the vehicle had already stopped during the encounter and was still sideswiped, the other party bears full or primary responsibility when one party is not at fault. Illegal parking: If the vehicle was parked in the wrong direction (against traffic) and was sideswiped during the encounter, then the owner of the wrong-way vehicle is at fault. Information about oncoming traffic is as follows: Oncoming traffic: A traffic term referring to vehicles or trains traveling in opposite directions passing each other at a certain point. Note: Prepare in advance when encountering oncoming traffic to avoid psychological panic and operational confusion.