Friday, March 11, 2011

Supreme: The pedestrian is always right on the strips

The judgments of the Supreme Court continue to represent points of reference in the automotive world. The last of these, the number 5540, states that the pedestrian crossing on zebra crossing is always right even when it goes in a hurry, it is careless and thinks about his business without paying attention to the cars that come.

For this the blame rests solely on a possible investment vehicle. "The obligation to caution in view of the strips - the Supreme Court - it is always on who is behind the wheel." As is the case, he sees a lady Marche hit by a car while crossing the "zebras" and only compensated for 80% of the damage suffered, as the Court of Appeals of Ancona had assessed a sort of competition of guilt because the pedestrian had crossed so distracted.

But the 65,000 Euro granted were not satisfied with the damage, which appealed to the Supreme Court and won the case and acknowledged seeing even 20% missing. "The contributory negligence on the Civil Code - specify the judges of Piazza Cavour - it can be assumed only if the conduct of those who go on foot is quite extraordinary and unpredictable.

The pedestrian about to cross the road on pedestrian crossings is not required to verify whether drivers in transit or show no intention to slow down and let him through, he could make a reasonable expectation of caution on the obligations imposed on drivers. "

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