Case Law
A collision occurred at a crossroads where two cars had been waiting to turn right at traffic lights.
The first car completed the turn but the second car was hit by a speeding motorcyclist.
The car had proceeded over the stop line. However, the speeding motorcyclist had been travelling ahead on a course he was entitled to take as he had right of way.
The motorcyclist could not avoid the collision as a result of excessive speed.
Driver 80% to blame Motorcyclist 20% to blame.
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