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Would you support an assumed liability rule in Ireland?

JayPS 2288 · 2022-04-20 11:21:05

I’m not sure what jurisdictions have it, I think the Netherlands. Basically the operator of a car, motorbike, moped, lorry, van, bus, minibus etc. is automatically liable in the event of a collision unless otherwise proven, camera etc. I’m not sure how compatible it would be with common law. It would soften a lot of coughs…

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#122 25-04-2022 04:26PM

magicbastarder

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JimmyVik - if you think someone is being a troll, report it or ping a mod.
however; since the very reason DT seems to have joined the thread was to counter the 'cyclist deliberately throwing themselves under a truck' argument, i don't see anything actionable.

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#123 26-04-2022 06:52PM

JayPS 2288

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I have started a parallel thread in the motors forum seeing if they would accept an assumed liability rule for drivers found to be speeding in the lead up to an accident.
I wish I amalgamated both of these concepts into the one thread and posted it in the commuting and transport forum, but anyhow, here it is.
https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058243354/would-you-support-an-assumed-liability-rule-for-speeding-drivers/p1?new=1

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#124 26-04-2022 07:27PM

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I doubt that will end well.

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