Here are several opinions from FAQ Farmers: * Always always always the person behind. There are so many reasons you might not see someone behind you, but you should always see the person in front and give them enough room, no matter what they are doing. This is pretty much the view of the insurance companies, too. * The car behind is not necessarily At Fault if the car in front is backing up! But if one car is moving and the other is not, 99.99% of the time the moving vehicle is at fault. Think about it. How can a car that is stationary run into anything?
The backing car is at fault
Generally the other driver (assuming you are full in the lane and no longer backing, and have started the forward motion), will bare the brunt of the liablity, now if you do not have control of that lane, then you are, because you are entering public road, (and backing to boot), from a private area.
The backing vehicle appears to be at fault - they should have been looking behind them to see what was happening there and seen the car coming out of the driveway.The car coming out of the driveway would have had their attention in the other direction, looking for oncoming traffic.
yes
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.
We drive on a parkway and park on a driveway because a parkway is defined a "a broad landscaped thoroughfare" and a driveway is defined as "a private road giving access from a public way to a building on abutting grounds."
You can't do this.
Yes, the word 'driveway' is a noun, a singular, common, compound, concrete noun; a word for ashort road leading from a public road to a house or garage; a word for a thing.
Responsibility for a public driveway typically falls to the local government or municipality that oversees the roadways and public infrastructure. They are tasked with maintenance, repairs, and ensuring safety for all users. However, property owners adjacent to the driveway may also have some responsibilities, such as keeping the area clear of obstructions and maintaining accessibility. Specific regulations can vary by location, so it's advisable to consult local laws for details.
Yes you can, just by parking your vehicle at the end of the driveway where the strangers are unable to pull their vehicle onto your driveway. Yes, if you build a gate on the inside of your property line and clear of the public property "easement". Of course, that answer is dependant on the local regulations.
That is not considered grandfathered land. if his driveway cuts through your land and is is his only means of accessing public roads then that is called an Easement by Necessity
I have had cars towed for blocking my driveway. It is the city's responsibility to tow cars that are on a public road that block driveways. If someone blocks your driveway, don't call 911. Call your district police station and either they will put the call out or will direct you to the correct number. It may take up to two hours to get a tow truck to your place. However, if someone parks in your driveway, I think it's your responsibility to get someone to tow that car.