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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j123cgc wrote

Reply to comment by edk5 in Hit-and-run councilwoman’s pre-trial hearing set for Jan. 10 in Essex County court by SoundMachineJC

If they’re going by the law it’s irrelevant.

Every vehicle operator has a legal obligation to prevent collisions. There’s no exceptions for other drivers mistakes, weather etc.

You’re not in less trouble because there was ice on the road either. You’re still responsible for the collision.

You have an obligation to not operate the vehicle in a way that these external factors can be a problem.

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edk5 t1_j126cw8 wrote

Thanks. I remember in torts class in law school learning about contributory negligence but like much of what is learned in class not surprised it is not relevant in the real world!

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