Reversed into trolley in car park. Liability?

Masala · 27-03-2019 07:41PM #1

Hi. I reversed out off of a Tesco parking space and while I was reversing I hit a trolley. I didn’t see a person leave a trolley there as they drive off and so I hit it

Where would I stand legally. I not going to make a big deal but is there a case to answer if I contacted Tesco?

Just wondering what would be the normal liability when using car parks etc.

whippet · 27-03-2019 08:29PM

Not really sure what you are asking ... are you asking Tesco how you can pay for the damage to the trolly?

You hit a stationary object ... your fault ... just be grateful it wasn’t a child you failed to see when you were reversing

Xcellor · 27-03-2019 08:32PM

It didn't just materialize and I assume if you were going slowly there isn't any damage to your car?

banie01 · 27-03-2019 08:35PM

Are you asking if Tesco have a liability towards you?
Or you towards Tesco?

kerry37 · 27-03-2019 08:39PM

Cant understand why people dont reverse INTO the space. Always always always easier and you're a lot more aware of surroundings at the time. Also the plus of simply driving out of it instead of blindly reversing out. A real pet hate of mine

If there is any damage done to the trolley you should of course contact Tesco and pay for it. Probably should have informed them at the time tbf.

hullaballoo · 27-03-2019 08:45PM

kerry37 wrote: »

Cant understand why people dont reverse INTO the space.

The boot of my car, which is where the shopping goes, is at the back. If I put the back of my car up against a wall or another car, I can't put the shopping in the boot.

This is applicable to most cars in Tesco car parks, I'd imagine.

Garibaldi? · 27-03-2019 08:46PM

Id say it would be difficult to damage a trolley in that situation.

kerry37 · 27-03-2019 08:47PM

hullaballoo wrote: »

The boot of my car, which is where the shopping goes, is at the back. If I put the back of my car up against a wall or another car, I can't put the shopping in the boot.

This is applicable to most cars in Tesco car parks, I'd imagine.

Get back to car, pull slightly forward, open boot.

Thanks for explaining where the boot is. I never realised it was at the back of the car :rolleyes:

Mod; Suggest you leave humour to comedians

honda boi · 27-03-2019 09:35PM

kerry37 wrote: »

Get back to car, pull slightly forward, open boot.

Thanks for explaining where the boot is. I never realised it was at the back of the car :rolleyes:

I think he means how would he get the trolley to the back of the car if there's cars either side of him.

Garibaldi? · 27-03-2019 09:41PM

kerry37 wrote: »

Get back to car, pull slightly forward, open boot.

Thanks for explaining where the boot is. I never realised it was at the back of the car :rolleyes:

:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

Masala · 27-03-2019 09:57PM

Sorry... should have stated that it looks like someone abandoned the trolley on other side and I reversed out and hit it. My question is ... if I damaged my car - can I claim off Tesco for the damage?? I did no damage but just wondering ....

McCrack · 27-03-2019 10:00PM

kerry37 wrote: »

Cant understand why people dont reverse INTO the space. Always always always easier and you're a lot more aware of surroundings at the time. Also the plus of simply driving out of it instead of blindly reversing out. A real pet hate of mine

If there is any damage done to the trolley you should of course contact Tesco and pay for it. Probably should have informed them at the time tbf.

This is correct, always reverse into a parking space rather than reverse out of a parking space

punisher5112 · 27-03-2019 10:01PM

Tesco would have a great laugh.....

Honestly you op are liable the same as if a child or persons or other vehicles were behind you and you hit them.

Tesco takes no responsibility unless it were a staff member and the staff member hit your car with the trolley.

I wouldn't be contacting anyone about it as the person reading it may injure themselves when they fall off the chair.

banie01 · 27-03-2019 10:07PM

Masala wrote: »

Sorry... should have stated that it looks like someone abandoned the trolley on other side and I reversed out and hit it. My question is ... if I damaged my car - can I claim off Tesco for the damage?? I did no damage but just wondering ....

You reversed without due care and attention.
It doesn't matter what was around you, you have a responsibility to be aware of hazards whilst reversing and as such any liability for a collision with a stationary object is entirely your own.

On a less serious, but more appropriate note.
Are you actually serious?
You hit something whilst reversing and want to know if it's someone else's fault?

There a words and phrases that come to mind to describe this type of "person" using them would likely get me banned however...

So let's just say for the sake of fellow road users, I hope you don't actually drive and that this is a wind up

Barr · 27-03-2019 10:10PM

Masala wrote: »

Sorry... should have stated that it looks like someone abandoned the trolley on other side and I reversed out and hit it. My question is ... if I damaged my car - can I claim off Tesco for the damage?? I did no damage but just wondering ....

I've heard it all now :pac::eek:

Atlantic Dawn · 27-03-2019 10:11PM

McCrack wrote: »

This is correct, always reverse into a parking space rather than reverse out of a parking space

And rip the side out of the cars parked either side of you with your trolley when you return to your car to load the boot.

osarusan · 27-03-2019 10:13PM

Either you missed a trolley left in front of your parking space when you got back into your car, or else somebody put the trolley into that position between the time you got into your car and the time you started reversing.

How do you think Tesco could be held liable for that?

Masala · 27-03-2019 10:20PM

banie01 wrote: »

You reversed without due care and attention.
It doesn't matter what was around you, you have a responsibility to be aware of hazards whilst reversing and as such any liability for a collision with a stationary object is entirely your own.

On a less serious, but more appropriate note.
Are you actually serious?
You hit something whilst reversing and want to know if it's someone else's fault?

There a words and phrases that come to mind to describe this type of "person" using them would likely get me banned however...

So let's just say for the sake of fellow road users, I hope you don't actually drive and that this is a wind up

..... i just answered a few questions on the internet, sat a driving test, passed first time and they gave me a license!!! I know... I have no right to be on the road!!

Marcusm · 27-03-2019 10:58PM

Masala wrote: »

Hi. I reversed out off of a Tesco parking space and while I was reversing I hit a trolley. I didn’t see a person leave a trolley there as they drive off and so I hit it

Where would I stand legally. I not going to make a big deal but is there a case to answer if I contacted Tesco?

Just wondering what would be the normal liability when using car parks etc.

You might bear some liability for damage to the trolley.

Marcusm · 27-03-2019 11:01PM

hullaballoo wrote: »

The boot of my car, which is where the shopping goes, is at the back. If I put the back of my car up against a wall or another car, I can't put the shopping in the boot.

This is applicable to most cars in Tesco car parks, I'd imagine.

It’s fairer to say that it is less convenient to place the purchased items in the boot when you have reversed in. Rarely would it be impossible. I rarely undertake additional work (like carrying bags around to the back of a car) but I only reverse park in car parks. Personally I think it should be unlawful to do anything else.

4ensic15 · 27-03-2019 11:29PM

I can access my boot by lowering the rear seats which are accessible through the rear passenger doors. Reverse in drive, out is the only rational thing to do.

ted1 · 27-03-2019 11:30PM

Masala wrote: »

Hi. I reversed out off of a Tesco parking space and while I was reversing I hit a trolley. I didn’t see a person leave a trolley there as they drive off and so I hit it

Where would I stand legally. I not going to make a big deal but is there a case to answer if I contacted Tesco?

Just wondering what would be the normal liability when using car parks etc.

You hit a stationery object ?

You should always reverse in to spaces. It’s far safer

4ensic15 · 27-03-2019 11:32PM

Masala wrote: »

..... i just answered a few questions on the internet, sat a driving test, passed first time and they gave me a license!!! I know... I have no right to be on the road!!

If you don't know that a driver reversing never has the right of way, then you shouldn't be on the road. I don't care what any piece of papers says.

JimFin · 27-03-2019 11:33PM

You reversed into a shopping trolley and you feel Tesco should pay for it. Am I missing something here, what exact act of negligence do you think Tesco committed? How could Tesco reasonably have prevented your accident?

Take responsibility for your own actions and stop looking for others to pay for it........

tedpan · 27-03-2019 11:36PM

Masala wrote:

..... i just answered a few questions on the internet, sat a driving test, passed first time and they gave me a license!!! I know... I have no right to be on the road!!

Do you drive a Jeep, not sure how you didn't see a trolley behind you?

4ensic15 · 27-03-2019 11:37PM

tedpan wrote: »

Do you drive a Jeep, not sure how you didn't see a trolley behind you?

It is quite simple, the o/p wasn't looking. Rule 1.1 of driving.

Doctors room ghost · 27-03-2019 11:38PM

Did you bring the trolley back to the trolley park and get the 2 euro op.thats what I’m wondering.
Must have been Rockefeller to leave the trolley and not get back the money or else they sacrificed the money in order to booby trap you

.G. · 27-03-2019 11:40PM

Don't agree with *always reverse into a space* some spaces are angled so as to be driven into and reversed out of. Liffey Valley for example. Yet people still go out of their way to reverse into the bloody things and make it far harder for themselves whilst doing so and then when driving out of it again!

Marcusm · 27-03-2019 11:52PM

.G. wrote: »

Don't agree with *always reverse into a space* some spaces are angled so as to be driven into and reversed out of. Liffey Valley for example. Yet people still go out of their way to reverse into the bloody things and make it far harder for themselves whilst doing so and then when driving out of it again!

You are absolutely correct that you need not reverse into herringbone spaces as per LV. These are the most efficient use of physical space, up to 25% more cars in the same space. However, very rare in Ireland.

Benny Biscotti · 28-03-2019 12:02AM

You have no comeback against Tesco. It was technically your fault. But I empathise with you, it grinds my gears seeing trolleys left abandoned in parking spaces when I go to Aldi.

People can be lazy arse holes not bothering to walk 30 metres to leave their trolley. But sure they have nobody to answer to.

Amirani · 28-03-2019 12:08AM

Anyone who can't competently drive/reverse into a spot, or drive/reverse out of a spot shouldn't be using car parks; should go do some practice in a quiet area.

You do whichever you deem most appropriate at the time, not follow some rule of "always reverse in" or some such.

Reversed into trolley in car park. Liability?

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