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Helsingin HO 16.02.1983 935 AI generated

Driver A held liable for single-vehicle collision due to failure to yield to oncoming vehicle C.

Case Number Helsingin HO 16.02.1983 935
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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The court held Driver A liable for damages caused to Driver C following a traffic collision at an intersection. Although Driver B was temporarily blocked by a traffic barrier, the court found that Driver A failed to yield to the oncoming vehicle C traveling on the adjacent lane. Consequently, Driver A was determined to be solely responsible for the accident and ordered to compensate C for the resulting losses.

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Laki liikenteestä (1993/1994); Laki vakuutuksista liikennevastaavien vahinkojen korvaamisesta (1993/1994): A driver who fails to yield to an oncoming vehicle on the adjacent lane at an intersection, even when another vehicle is temporarily blocked, is solely liable for the resulting collision.

Keywords

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traffic collision liability failure to yield adjacent lane right of way traffic barrier obstruction single vehicle accident

Cited Legislation

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Laki liikenteestä 1993/1994
Laki vakuutuksista liikennevastaavien vahinkojen korvaamisesta 1993/1994
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Supreme Court allows traffic offense charge against driver who failed to yield despite other party's violation.
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Supreme Court dismisses driver's liability for traffic safety violation where no right-of-way was indicated but excessive speed caused collision.
kko-precedent_1995_122
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appeal_1985_helsinki__289
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kko-precedent_1989_99
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Ajoneuvon kuljettaja A oli saapuessaan risteykseen aikoen kääntyä vasemmalle ja saadessaan risteykseen myös saapuneelta kohtaavan ajoneuvon kuljettajalta B:ltä, joka oli joutunut liikenne-esteen vuoksi pysähtymään risteykseen, merkin ajoluvasta, laiminlyönyt väistää risteykseen B:n ajoneuvon kanssa samasta suunnasta saapunutta, sen viereisellä ajokaistalla kulkenutta C:n kuljettamaa ajoneuvoa. A katsottiin yksin syylliseksi yhteenajoon ja velvoitettiin korvaamaan C:n vahingot.

Läsnä: Hiltunen, Svinhufvud ja Iirola Esittelijä: Hokkanen

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