Accident on the 405
07-03-2008, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='615480' date='Jul 3 2008, 10:47 AM
He did it in purpose to be able to file a claim and cash out.
+1 plus who crash the car in front side is 90% of guilt. I suggest you call the police soon before he calls them...
07-03-2008, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='615447' date='Jul 3 2008, 12:11 PM
I doubt anyone would dare do that to a BMW here in Taiwan since most mafia/gangsters roll in BMWs or CLS's these days... but in case of an accident, I've learned that cops must be there in order to have the accident reported AND make sure that they have your account of the accident instead of the other person's! Also, it seems that the cops tend to write down the 'loudest participant's version so be sure to make yourself heard! LOL
they have good taste in cars i must say.
07-03-2008, 09:32 AM
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Was he alone in the car? If so, he was in violation of the rules for driving in the car pool lane.
He was definitely in violation by crossing the double yellow lines.
Did he use his turn signal when he changed lanes?
I think you have a pretty good case against him.
He was definitely in violation by crossing the double yellow lines.
Did he use his turn signal when he changed lanes?
I think you have a pretty good case against him.
07-03-2008, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='615531' date='Jul 3 2008, 01:32 PM
Was he alone in the car? If so, he was in violation of the rules for driving in the car pool lane.
He was definitely in violation by crossing the double yellow lines.
Did he use his turn signal when he changed lanes?
I think you have a pretty good case against him.
He was definitely in violation by crossing the double yellow lines.
Did he use his turn signal when he changed lanes?
I think you have a pretty good case against him.
It certainly sounds like the other driver was at fault, but the OP's big problem is that he did not contact the police and file a complaint at the time of the accident. Now it is simply one driver's word against another's. Not a good situation to be in.
07-03-2008, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='615297' date='Jul 3 2008, 07:15 AM
Dude, I just laughed so hard I almost spit coffee on my keyboard!
. I try my best these days to let it slide whenever some bastard of a driver pulls a move like that. You never know nowdays, some people are just crazy. Just back off and let it go, you're in a bmw, its just not worth it. Good luck
07-03-2008, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='615531' date='Jul 3 2008, 10:32 AM
Was he alone in the car? If so, he was in violation of the rules for driving in the car pool lane.
He was definitely in violation by crossing the double yellow lines.
Did he use his turn signal when he changed lanes?
I think you have a pretty good case against him.
He was definitely in violation by crossing the double yellow lines.
Did he use his turn signal when he changed lanes?
I think you have a pretty good case against him.
That sac-o-shyt will just lie and say he never was in the car pool lane. If he has a bullshit yellow sticker for hybrids, he would be allowed to drive solo in the car pool lane. In California, a certain amount of yellow stickers were made available to hybrids. Basically, owners pay for stickers that must be placed in various spots on the car. Those that have them are allowed to drive the car pool lane. It was an incentive to get folks to buy hybrids. Those owners are the asswipes - it seems those with those stickers think its a license to bob in and out of the car pool lane at will - without respect to the double-yellow.
07-03-2008, 09:46 AM
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That's right, I forgot about the car pool lane sticker. Did he have one?
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There are a LOT of warped people in this world, in fact they outnumber us (apologies to the warped members here ). Police report is a MUST and a reasonable explanation for slamming on the brakes on the freeway would be nice too! Seriously, how does one NOT want to beat the living crap outta this guy??? 
). Police report is a MUST and a reasonable explanation for slamming on the brakes on the freeway would be nice too! Seriously, how does one NOT want to beat the living crap outta this guy???
07-03-2008, 10:00 AM
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Careful guys...I hear there are a lot of great places to hide a pistol in a Prius! 
07-03-2008, 11:44 AM
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Slamming on the brakes in front of another car with the intention to cause a collision could be considered assault with a deadly weapon (even a POS Prius is a weapon, I suppose). This guy should be hauled in for criminal charges and tossed into jail.