Right-of-Way Negligence at Intersection
Synthèse Legislator
Généré par l'IAA driver, having failed to observe a vehicle approaching on the right at an intersection, collided with it, leading to a dispute over the liability for the ensuing damages. The Court of Cassation quashed the lower court's decision, reasoning that the obligation to yield to traffic approaching from the right requires the driver on the left to ascertain the presence and speed of crossing vehicles and that the mere fact of having priority of passage does not dispense a driver from exercising prudence and ensuring the intersection is clear before proceeding.
Regeste Legislator
Généré par l'IARight-of-Way Negligence at Intersection: The Court of Cassation quashed the lower court's decision, reasoning that the obligation to yield to traffic approaching from the right requires the driver on the left to ascertain the presence and speed of crossing vehicles and that the mere fact of having priority of passage does not dispense a driver from exercising prudence and ensuring the intersection is clear before proceeding.