Both of you. You for "undo care and attention" and the other person will be fined for parking on the wrong side and blocking off the driveway. Marcy Under no circumstances would a "parked car" be At Fault for an accident that you could have avoided by simply using due care as required under the circumstances. The fact that the car is parked illegally is between them and the constable and has no bearing on liability to you. All you had to do was have the illegally parked vehicle removed and you would have avoided any risk of collision, but you intentionally assumed the risk by taking matters into your own hands. Also, many jurisdictions do not prohibit "wrong side" parking, except on divided roadways.
That depends on the circumstances involved. If you are causing a dangerous situation by blocking traffic, etc. you may be found to be partially at fault.
The person who is backing out of the driveway is completely at fault. Even if the other party was illegally parked, the driver of the other vehicle has the responsibility to look behind them for clearance.
It is not an offence to back out of a driveway, but it is an offence to back across a lane of traffic.
traffic happens lots of cars get jammed or something blocking the way
The backing vehicle appears to be at fault - they should have been looking behind them to see what was happening there and seen the car coming out of the driveway.The car coming out of the driveway would have had their attention in the other direction, looking for oncoming traffic.
The "K" turn.
The "K" turn.
If there were no traffic rules, then you would probably get in to crashes wherever you go. Just backing out of your driveway could get you into a crash.
In New Jersey, parking in a driveway is typically allowed as long as the vehicle is not blocking the sidewalk or encroaching on the public right-of-way. However, it's always best to check with your local municipality for any specific regulations or restrictions that may apply in your area.
Bicycle ordinance violations, blocking or retarding traffic, and crossing yellow line, driving left of center.
Traffic coming in your direction - hopefully, on their side of the road!
Traffic moving the opposite direction of most other traffic