Why Am I Fully Responsible When the Other Party Parked in the Wrong Direction?
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Parking in the wrong direction does not have a necessary causal relationship with the occurrence of the accident. This accident was caused by a misjudgment of the lateral distance, so it is reasonable to assign full responsibility. 30-meter distance: Areas where parking is prohibited within 30 meters include bus stops, emergency stations, gas stations, fire hydrants, or in front of fire stations. 50-meter distance: Areas where parking is prohibited within 50 meters include intersections, railway crossings, sharp turns, narrow roads less than 4 meters wide, bridges, steep slopes, and tunnels. Introduction: Two lanes: On a highway with two lanes in the same direction, the speed range for the right lane is 60 to 100 kilometers per hour, and the speed range for the left lane is 100 to 120 kilometers per hour. Three lanes: On a highway with three lanes in the same direction, the speed range for the far-right lane is 60 to 90 kilometers per hour, the middle lane is 90 to 110 kilometers per hour, and the far-left lane is 110 to 120 kilometers per hour. The left lane is the overtaking lane, hence the higher speed limit.
In that accident, I was driving on the road when I encountered a vehicle parked on the roadside in the wrong direction, and I ended up colliding with it. The traffic police ruled me fully at fault. Why is that? I discussed it with the repair shop technician and learned that liability isn't solely determined by who was parked incorrectly—what matters is who was in motion at the moment of the accident. My car was moving and hit a stationary object, which was considered my operational error, such as failing to maintain a safe distance or not paying enough attention. Even if the other party was illegally parked, traffic regulations require drivers to prioritize avoiding collisions, similar to rear-ending a stopped car on the highway—the following vehicle bears greater responsibility. This lesson made me reflect on my driving habits: in the future, I'll slow down when encountering unusual parking situations, observe my surroundings, and avoid taking chances. Additionally, being fully at fault affects insurance claims and could significantly raise future premiums, so safe driving truly saves hassle, money, and lives.
