You are too funny!

 

Lets keep it on topic please

 

Yes you are right, I am researching as we speak.

 

I have seen the other post, and the argument that followed.
I think *** was harsh also, it should have been more like that is NOT the best route to follow. Anyway that was quite entertaining
Glad you helped him out, if he wants to MOD his MINI that way, then more power to him.
We are all free to do what we want to our MINI's, if he gets a ticket for that then oh well, just like speeding, and I know we never do that in our MINI's
Any way enjoy your MINI and let it roll off your back

 

Who Is Liable For Auto Accidents Caused By Drivers Who Are Blinded By High Beams?

Liability in auto accidents caused by drivers blinded by high beams is generally determined by the rules of negligence. Determining liability often depends on the particular circumstances of the case, but courts sometimes differ on the rules they apply to these cases.

Some courts apply the rule that a motorist must drive within the assured clear distance ahead. They hold that a motorist blinded by high beam headlights must either stop or proceed at such a speed that he can stop in time to avoid any object ahead. A driver who proceeds ahead when blinded and strikes an object may be found negligent, making him liable to one who was injured or damaged as a result of the collision, or precluding his recovery from the person who had negligently obstructed the road.

 

 

Why are you looking at opposing headlights? If I think the lihgts are too bright I look at the center line. Problem solved.

OBTW, if you crash because you were looking at headlights, (even badly aimed ones), it's totally your fault. End of story, besides you'd have to find the car that blinded you, good luck with that.

 

The question over liability in such an accident could become extremely complex. Each State has their own standards of negligence and there are a wide variety of rules among States to determine liability.... Contributory, 50%, more/less than 50%, etc.

Add in the complications such as the type of road, possibility if witnesses, physical evidence, etc.


It's not black and white. If it was, there wouldn't be court precedence for some jurisdictions.

And the thread is based on false pretenses. If you can get away with blinding another driver and not be held liable for an accident, does that mean it's the right thing to do?

 

 

Haha.. you're hilarious!

 

I just close my eyes if I see an oncoming car that has very bright lights. Then I keep them closed for about a minute after to make sure the car has passed bye.

 

Momentary oncoming lights don't bother me nearly as much as high beams and driving lights approaching from behind, lighting up all of my rear view mirrors and car interior while eliminating what's left of my night vision.

My solution is to let them pass. I then have to slow down until my night vision returns. I have never heard of an accident caused by loss of night vision, but I'm sure there have been, especially among older drivers (and not just geezers) whose adjustment times are much longer.

 

I was killed by lights that were too bright once.

 

He was just blinded by the light
Cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Mama always told me not to look into the sights of the sun
Oh, but Mama, that's where the fun is
I was blinded
I was blinded
I was blinded

 

 

On topic.
Found this article in Online edition of India's National Newspaper. Long read but sounds like they may document accidents pretty carefully and/or they police bright lights more then the USA.

http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/02/stor...0205770600.htm

 

And another long read with a survey can be found at headligh-reform.org.


EDIT: its talk more about bright daytime running lights, but IMO that is annoyance also.

 

I read that one already.

 

I don't think it ever happens.

Dave

 

It does. The OP even posted a link showing there is court precedence in such accidents. Yet he's looking for proof among a couple hundred people who might read his silly thread even those people represent what... .0000000001 percent of the population.

 

This is why I got the auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors for my new MINI. I hope they work well!

Sorry to derail the topic without first hand accounts of blinding accidents. lol

 

 

Every time you ask you look more like a fool.

 

Indeed. Do you really think NAM members active on the site right now are a valid sample group?

I should start a thread asking for how many people have wrecked their cars due to people throwing rocks off overpasses at traffic. No? No one? Alright, let's all get our bags of stones and get to it, then... it must be safe.