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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob
The pedestrian should always have right of way over cars and other vehicles.
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I have to disagree with you on this one as well, A-b.
Nearly 2 years ago I had a pedestrian run out in front of me while I was riding my motorbike. I hit her and came off my bike - I was travelling at about 20-25 mph.
Not only did I have to pay the excess to get the bike repaired to a similar state that it was before the accident, but I also lost my no claims bonus, and the accident was classed as my fault, as I hit a pedestrian, despite statements from two witnesses who said that there was no way I could have avoided her.
Oh, and my insurance premiums more than doubled too.
So a moment of brain-fade (if she had one) has cost me in the region of £2,000.
Did I forget to mention that I had to replace my crash helmet as well?