Why is the owner fully responsible when the other party parks in reverse?

[DelHolden]

Reverse parking and accidents do not have a necessary causal relationship. This accident was caused by a misjudgment of the lateral distance, so it is also acceptable to determine full responsibility. Traffic police have a certain degree of subjectivity in determining responsibility, and they can assign either full or primary responsibility. If the other party hits you while opening the door, of course, the other party is fully responsible. However, if the other party's door has been fully open for a while, then the responsibility is mostly yours. More relevant information is as follows: Note 1: Motor vehicles should be parked in designated areas. Parking on sidewalks is prohibited. Temporary parking on the road must not obstruct the passage of other vehicles and pedestrians. Note 2: For violations of road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding motor vehicle parking or temporary parking, the illegal act can be pointed out, and an oral warning can be issued, ordering the vehicle to leave immediately.

[DelJuniper]

Let me explain why drivers bear full responsibility for reverse parking. Simply put, traffic regulations clearly state that parked vehicles must face the same direction as traffic flow—meaning the car's front should align with the direction of travel. Reverse parking is essentially digging your own grave: opening doors risks hitting others, and your vehicle's backward position reduces space while increasing blind spots for passing drivers, making collisions or scrapes more likely. When an accident occurs, traffic police investigations will immediately spot the parking violation, placing full blame on the driver—the rules are crystal clear, and illegal parkers deserve the consequences. Moreover, this could impact insurance claims, as companies may reduce payouts upon seeing violation records. For everyone's safety, never take shortcuts with reverse parking—find a proper spot, align correctly, and prioritize safety above all.

[LaFelicity]

I've witnessed quite a few incidents caused by reverse parking. Once at the entrance of a residential area, a guy parked in the opposite direction and ended up getting sideswiped by a car behind him. The owner had to bear full responsibility and paid dearly for it. The reason is simple: rules are rules. Traffic regulations stipulate that parking must be in the same direction as traffic flow; otherwise, it's considered a violation. Parking in reverse is essentially creating a hazard: during normal traffic flow, your car can obstruct visibility or space, causing drivers who are proceeding normally to react too late and collide. When an accident occurs, traffic police determine liability based solely on who violated the rules first. If you parked in reverse first, as the owner, you'll have to take full responsibility—no room for argument. It's not just about paying compensation; you could also face points deduction and fines, making the whole process time-consuming and exhausting. Remember this: always check the directional signs before parking. Don't be lazy and skip that little effort, only to suffer greater consequences later.

[DiDavid]

Reverse parking is considered a traffic violation, and the vehicle owner bears full responsibility. The reason is that traffic regulations strictly specify the parking direction: parallel parking is the standard, while reverse parking is a violation. If an accident occurs, such as someone hitting your car while it's parked in reverse, you are fully at fault because you initially violated the rules and created the risk. From a safety perspective, reverse parking increases the likelihood of collisions, endangering both yourself and others. Always remember to follow the rules and avoid cutting corners for convenience.