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Your driveway is a private way and the pedestrian was an intoxicated neighbor?
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∙ 15y ago
The fact it was your drive way doesnt really matter. BUT, the fact that this person was drunk does...infact, it will probably keep the blame off of you. If a person is on private property that is not trespassing? There are two separate driveways. Should a fence be installed?
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∙ 15y ago
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Are you at fault if you hit a pedestrian backing down your driveway on your property?
Pedestrians have the right of way. Unless you can prove he/she was grosely negligent or did it on purpose then you are at fault. If you are backing down on your private driveway and a neighbor who walks behind your car on your private driveway is hit and falls down who is at fault? The neighbor pedestrian has been drinking, unstable on his feet was standing in his driveway at his car then suddenly is behind my vehicle.
Can the neighbor park on the shared private driveway?
A co-owner of a shared driveway cannot claim more rights in the driveway for themselves by blocking access to the other owner. They would have no defense if the other party were to sue and could be liable for any resulting damages and legal costs. Your neighbor's behavior is unreasonable and irresponsible. You should consult with an attorney.
Who is responsible when backing out of your own private driveway and hit a car parked in front of and obstructing the driveway?
It is the person who is blocking the private driveway's fault because they should have known not to park in front of a private driveway in the first place. However, if the private driveway is not marked with a sign of some sort to let people know that it is private, it may be the driveway owner's fault.
If a street has no sidewalks is a pedestrian allowed to walk on private property to avoid walking in the road?
It is never okay to walk on private property without permission. If the pedestrian walks on private property, the pedestrian is a trespasser.
Can an uninsured vehicle be parked in a driveway?
In the UK it can, if the driveway is private property.
Is your driveway private property?
If the driveway is on private property then in most states it is considered private property. Though laws differ still per state on this.
Can police ticket people from a private driveway in Texas?
no, only if you do not own the driveway
Can you park a car without plates in your driveway revere ma?
Of course you can. Your driveway is private property.
What does the yield to right of way mean?
To yield the right of way means slowing down or stopping to allow other vehicles and pedestrians to proceed first. This happens at intersections when entering a private road or driveway and is especially important on pedestrian crossings.
Can you charge cars to park on your driveway?
If it's a public driveway then the property owner can charge. If it's a private driveway to a house then no you can't and shouldn't charge to park.
When entering a street from a private alley you must?
When entering a street from a private alley or driveway, you must:
What is meant by yielding the right of way?
To yield the right of way means slowing down or stopping to allow other vehicles and pedestrians to proceed first. This happens at intersections when entering a private road or driveway and is especially important on pedestrian crossings.
