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Rear end shunt at unexpected temporary lights

by Murdo Maguire — last modified 2007-02-09 13:02

I came round the corner of a junction to find unexpected traffic lights which were on red. I jammed on my brakes but stopped past the white line and was immediately rear-ended. Will I be liable at all? I am fully insured and I believe the other driver is too.

In principle this is a classic rear end shunt.  Drivers may be obliged to perform an emergency stop for all manner of reasons and if the person driving behind cannot stop in time, normally he or she will be liable.  There might possibly be a suggestion of contributory negligence in this case but this should be argued robustly and one of our Roadside Lawyer solicitors is now assisting with the case.

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