Who has the right-of-way in an alley?

Answer 1

In general, the vehicle that is exiting an alley has the right-of-way over a vehicle entering the alley. This is because the vehicle exiting the alley is already on the main road and has the right to continue its path unobstructed. However, it is important for drivers to exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings to avoid accidents, as right-of-way rules can vary depending on the specific situation and local traffic laws.

Answer 2

Generally speaking, vehicle traffic in an alley that is "one lane" should travel from east to west. The vehicle already established in the alley has the right-of-way, but this doesn't give the driver of that vehicle the right to go zooming through the alley without being cautious. The point-of-impact between your vehicles is very important here. If it's more to the side of your car, the other driver probably has some negligence. If it's just to your bumper, you'll probably be found At Fault. The impact point on the other vehicle is also important, but your car will demonstrate just how far into the alley you were when the collision occurred. Also, the amount of damage to both your vehicles can be very telling. We can usually assume that a person backing into an alley is not going at an excessive speed. This isn't always the case for someone who's decided to tear down an alley at 40 miles-per-hour. If the damage to either or both of your vehicles was excessive, it could also indicate excessive speed on the other driver's part (depending, of course, on the types of vehicles you two were driving. If your Ford F-350 backed into his Geo Metro, it's another story altogether). Hope that helps. These can be very tricky...