Colorado Traffic Court
Dec 20th 2014, 3:11 pm
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
The clue here is "18year old driver".
Daddy didn't want anything on the insurance that would up the liability, hence the reason he called the cops and suddenly produced another neighbor as a witness to say Mrs D was at fault.
Well that would be my take on the situation
Daddy didn't want anything on the insurance that would up the liability, hence the reason he called the cops and suddenly produced another neighbor as a witness to say Mrs D was at fault.
Well that would be my take on the situation
1. Neighbor complains it was Danvers fault.
2. Danvers assumes guilt for accident.
3. Neighbor gets quote for repair. Recieves check from Danvers insurance company to repair damage (probably not less than $500). Of course they won't repair the dent, they'll just enjoy the extra money.
4. Danvers insurance increases.
Moral of the story..."squeaky wheel gets the grease"
Dec 20th 2014, 10:50 pm
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
Thanks for the input.
Yeah, dude knew it was easy money. I found it bizarre someone would do this to someone he lived across the street from No they haven't fixed the scrape nor will they. The injured party had a 2000 Buick crapster. (Can't remember the actual model). It's about six months to the scrap yard.
Shame as I was quite nice to that family when their basement flooded.
The other weird thing was the court. Had no idea tickets got plea bargained down to some entirely different offense.
My house (and driveway) is about 10 feet elevated from the road. There is a point where the mirrors do not reflect the blind spot the kid was in.
Anyway I am now reversing into the garage. And wishing bad karma onto the miserable git across the road. I haven't had the opportunity to ask when he's going to get the scrape fixed because he high tails it indoors any time he sees me or my other half.
Yeah, dude knew it was easy money. I found it bizarre someone would do this to someone he lived across the street from No they haven't fixed the scrape nor will they. The injured party had a 2000 Buick crapster. (Can't remember the actual model). It's about six months to the scrap yard.
Shame as I was quite nice to that family when their basement flooded.
The other weird thing was the court. Had no idea tickets got plea bargained down to some entirely different offense.
My house (and driveway) is about 10 feet elevated from the road. There is a point where the mirrors do not reflect the blind spot the kid was in.
Anyway I am now reversing into the garage. And wishing bad karma onto the miserable git across the road. I haven't had the opportunity to ask when he's going to get the scrape fixed because he high tails it indoors any time he sees me or my other half.
Dec 21st 2014, 1:07 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
.... Anyway I am now reversing into the garage. ......
Dec 21st 2014, 3:41 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
Round here speeding is commonly "negotiated down" to something else, most commonly "faulty equipment", I believe, meaning the speedo wasn't showing the correct speed, which bizarrely needs neither any evidence it actually was faulty, nor any proof that it has been fixed.
Dec 22nd 2014, 2:05 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
Maybe you could get mirrors fitted to your car? 
Based on your description it appears to be an observable fact that you were not using your mirrors. You should be thankful that it was the family's older teenager in a car, not their toddler who ran into the road, that you backed into.
Based on your description it appears to be an observable fact that you were not using your mirrors. You should be thankful that it was the family's older teenager in a car, not their toddler who ran into the road, that you backed into.
Dec 22nd 2014, 2:42 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
. I'm gonna go with it though.
It must be the spirit of Christmas that's getting to us. 
Dec 22nd 2014, 4:34 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
A temporary aberration.
Normal service will be resumed.
Normal service will be resumed.
Dec 22nd 2014, 6:41 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
Would a toddler on behind a car be visible in the mirrors of a backing car? Never backed into anyone, or anything and I do use my mirrors when backing along with paying attention to all sides, but not sure a small child close to the car would be visible in the mirrors, but I dunno.
Dec 22nd 2014, 6:56 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
Would a toddler on behind a car be visible in the mirrors of a backing car? Never backed into anyone, or anything and I do use my mirrors when backing along with paying attention to all sides, but not sure a small child close to the car would be visible in the mirrors, but I dunno.
My experience is mostly with watching for and avoiding our cats which like to bask on the driveway. Our driveway drops about 12 feet in 65ft, so backing safely (in) is a challenge but after checking that there are no cats on the driveway as I drive past and swing round preparing to reverse, I scan both door mirrors continuously to look for movements as I back down the driveway. I have not run over a cat yet, though they are likely more street-smart than a toddler.
Dec 22nd 2014, 7:43 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
If it's a crappy old car, he may very well have accepted a lower payment from the insurance company in lieu of having the repairs made, something which would almost certainly be his prerogative.
Dec 22nd 2014, 10:14 am
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Re: Colorado Traffic Court
Agreed, somewhat, but backing into the road when you can't see is fraught with risks. I agree with the OP that backing into the driveway and garage, and driving out, is the best solution, not least because you can usually take your time when you back in, whereas when you leave you might be in a hurry.
My experience is mostly with watching for and avoiding our cats which like to bask on the driveway. Our driveway drops about 12 feet in 65ft, so backing safely (in) is a challenge but after checking that there are no cats on the driveway as I drive past and swing round preparing to reverse, I scan both door mirrors continuously to look for movements as I back down the driveway. I have not run over a cat yet, though they are likely more street-smart than a toddler.
My experience is mostly with watching for and avoiding our cats which like to bask on the driveway. Our driveway drops about 12 feet in 65ft, so backing safely (in) is a challenge but after checking that there are no cats on the driveway as I drive past and swing round preparing to reverse, I scan both door mirrors continuously to look for movements as I back down the driveway. I have not run over a cat yet, though they are likely more street-smart than a toddler.
I just have to back out 5 feet and go forward.
