We all know cagers can't drive...And I found out first hand smh

MrTsquared903 · July 15th, 2012, 11:58 AM

So I'm out earlier for my normal Sunday ride. Coming to an intersection (one turning lane, three lanes that keep going) and I realize I'm in the turning lane and proceed to get over into the lane next to me before I need to come to a stop. The civic in front of me decides that she also wants to exit the turning lane. Then for whatever reason she decides that she wants to get back into the turning lane...but by the time she gets back in traffic in that lane had stopped. The problem was that half of her car was still sticking out of the turning lane once she got "in". I try swerving as far as I could without getting into the other lane next to me (which also contained traffic) but too late. I clip her bumper and proceed to go over. Used all the strength I had to keep it from slamming into the ground.

Good news I was able to save my bike with only a few scratches to speak of, a busted turn signal, and a slightly bent clutch lever.

Bad news is I'll most likely be found at fault (I did not discuss any details though, only info exchange)

More good news I now have a reason to add some nice aftermarket levers and flush mount signals

garrisonboobs · July 15th, 2012, 12:16 PM

oo man that sucks. Hope you are all right! Damage to the car probably wasn't that bad right?

MrTsquared903 · July 15th, 2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by garrisonboobs

oo man that sucks. Hope you are all right! Damage to the car probably wasn't that bad right?

Had my gear on so I'm fine.

Damage to her car was minimal. There's a dent the size of a quarter (if that big) in her bumper.

PsHYk · July 15th, 2012, 12:36 PM

seems like its the cars fault anyway for being half way in half way out... least to me...

Redgeneral · July 15th, 2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PsHYk

seems like its the cars fault anyway for being half way in half way out... least to me...

If he hit her back bumper than 99.9% of the time he'll be at fault.

MrTsquared903 · July 15th, 2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PsHYk

seems like its the cars fault anyway for being half way in half way out... least to me...

That's my thinking too...but knowing the way this normally works they'll still have me at fault smh

PsHYk · July 15th, 2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Redgeneral

If he hit her back bumper than 99.9% of the time he'll be at fault.

yeah thats usually how it works but her being half way in the lane and half way out might work to his advantage...

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Originally Posted by MrTsquared903

That's my thinking too...but knowing the way this normally works they'll still have me at fault smh

yeah well if it was near an intersection and you think its her fault im sure theirs video proof somewhere...

MrTsquared903 · July 15th, 2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PsHYk

yeah thats usually how it works but her being half way in the lane and half way out might work to his advantage...

yeah well if it was near an intersection and you think its her fault im sure theirs video proof somewhere...

unfortunately the intersection where it happened is under construction so I doubt the cameras were up smh...gotta love multi-million dollar road expansions (feel the sarcasm)

it's a chance though. i pass by there going to work so i'll check it out

Old Lemon · July 15th, 2012, 01:41 PM

Everyone needs a camera mounted to their bike

dfox · July 15th, 2012, 01:44 PM

Did she cross a solid white line?

Not that it's illegal, but you both might be at fault, not just you. Worth looking into. Crossing a solid white is typically reserved for emergencies, you're supposed to enter the turn lane at the dashed portion and not change back out.

MrTsquared903 · July 15th, 2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dfox

Did she cross a solid white line?

Not that it's illegal, but you both might be at fault, not just you. Worth looking into. Crossing a solid white is typically reserved for emergencies, you're supposed to enter the turn lane at the dashed portion and not change back out.

I want to say there wasn't a solid white line but that's possible too

akima · July 25th, 2012, 03:28 AM

If she pulled in front of you and then slammed on her brakes (which is what it sounds like), then she's clearly at fault.

If she pulled into your lane and you had time to brake enough to create a comfortable stopping distance between you and her bumper, but you didn't, then you're at fault.

Akima: Judge, jury and executioner!

Glad you're ok

MrTsquared903 · July 25th, 2012, 05:48 AM

Lol definitely the first. She slammed on them when she realized she didn't have enough space to get behind the car in front of her.

Insurance is still evaluating the damage to her car (how long does it take to go look at a dent

) so I'll update whenever that decision comes.

Madman44 · March 3rd, 2013, 01:45 AM

So, whatever happened? Were you found to be at fault?

MrTsquared903 · March 3rd, 2013, 12:40 PM

Yea, unfortunately, I was at fault.

Insurance cut each of us a check for the damages (if you could even call them that smh). Got a new blinker but never replaced the clutch lever. Figured I'd keep it as a battle scar so to speak lol

July 15th, 2012, 11:58 AM	#1
MrTsquared903 ninjette.org member Name: Tony Location: Dallas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 78	We all know cagers can't drive...And I found out first hand smh So I'm out earlier for my normal Sunday ride. Coming to an intersection (one turning lane, three lanes that keep going) and I realize I'm in the turning lane and proceed to get over into the lane next to me before I need to come to a stop. The civic in front of me decides that she also wants to exit the turning lane. Then for whatever reason she decides that she wants to get back into the turning lane...but by the time she gets back in traffic in that lane had stopped. The problem was that half of her car was still sticking out of the turning lane once she got "in". I try swerving as far as I could without getting into the other lane next to me (which also contained traffic) but too late. I clip her bumper and proceed to go over. Used all the strength I had to keep it from slamming into the ground. Good news I was able to save my bike with only a few scratches to speak of, a busted turn signal, and a slightly bent clutch lever. Bad news is I'll most likely be found at fault (I did not discuss any details though, only info exchange) More good news I now have a reason to add some nice aftermarket levers and flush mount signals

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July 15th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#2
garrisonboobs ninjette.org member Name: Garry Location: san francisco CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r(sold), 2005 ZX-6r 636 Posts: 34	oo man that sucks. Hope you are all right! Damage to the car probably wasn't that bad right?

July 15th, 2012, 12:36 PM	#4
PsHYk ninjette.org member Name: Pshyk Location: Fairbanks,AK Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012-250R Posts: 202	seems like its the cars fault anyway for being half way in half way out... least to me...

July 15th, 2012, 01:41 PM	#9
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Everyone needs a camera mounted to their bike

July 15th, 2012, 01:44 PM	#10
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	Did she cross a solid white line? Not that it's illegal, but you both might be at fault, not just you. Worth looking into. Crossing a solid white is typically reserved for emergencies, you're supposed to enter the turn lane at the dashed portion and not change back out.

July 25th, 2012, 03:28 AM	#12
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	If she pulled in front of you and then slammed on her brakes (which is what it sounds like), then she's clearly at fault. If she pulled into your lane and you had time to brake enough to create a comfortable stopping distance between you and her bumper, but you didn't, then you're at fault. Akima: Judge, jury and executioner! Glad you're ok

July 25th, 2012, 05:48 AM	#13
MrTsquared903 ninjette.org member Name: Tony Location: Dallas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 78	Lol definitely the first. She slammed on them when she realized she didn't have enough space to get behind the car in front of her. Insurance is still evaluating the damage to her car (how long does it take to go look at a dent ) so I'll update whenever that decision comes.

March 3rd, 2013, 01:45 AM	#14
Madman44 ninjette.org guru Name: Martin Location: California Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 291	So, whatever happened? Were you found to be at fault?

March 3rd, 2013, 12:40 PM	#15
MrTsquared903 ninjette.org member Name: Tony Location: Dallas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 78	Yea, unfortunately, I was at fault. Insurance cut each of us a check for the damages (if you could even call them that smh). Got a new blinker but never replaced the clutch lever. Figured I'd keep it as a battle scar so to speak lol