Finding out the answer to these sorts of questions is what courts are for.
The answer depends on the details, but from the brief description given, I'm inclined toward the position that it's probably your fault, or a mixture of fault, but with you being the one mostly in the wrong. People who are backing up are supposed to take extra caution.
As one who has received tickets for parking in my driveway in L.A. here's what I know. You cannot block any part of the sidewalk. It used to be 33% but that's not the case any longer. You can park in your driveway but if the slightest bit of the bumper is in the sidewalk they'll nail you. And smile while doing it.
Go next door, politely introduce yourself and ask them if they would please not park there because it makes it hard for you to back out.=======================More thoughts . . . .Hopefully the chat with your neighbor has solved the problem, but here are some thoughts to considerIf you have an HOA (Homeowners Association), there might be some rules that apply.Find out if your municipality has a minimum distance to park from a driveway and determine if/how that is enforced.Backing into your driveway might be easier than backing out.
It is moving in a negative direction, such as backing out of a driveway or parking space.
The person driving on the straightaway/ roadway. Backing out of a driveway or parking spot is the same as a stop sign. The right of way belongs to the person on the road.
Yes you can, because you are blocking a public right of way for pedestrians. It is a fine-able offense.
Yes, if you are blocking your neighbor's free access or causing any inconvenience. Even if you own the property you own it subject to your neighbor's right to use it. Neither one of you can park on the driveway so as to block the other party.
anytime someone is backing out of a driveway or parking spot, they are at fault. The other driver will only be sited for speeding.
draw a line on the driveway that equally separates the two sides
The person who is backing out of the parking space
You are simply because you have more responsibility when backing up to make sure it it clear.I found this out when backing out of driveway(mine) and someone turning in hit me.The insurance paid (we both had the same company) but cancelled my insurance.Alfa
O.K. The vehicle that is backing out is backing out from private property. The vehicle that is pulling away should have the right of way. You see when a vehicle is trying to enter a Highway via driveway, parking lot, ect. he is ASKING for the right of way and he is responsible for yielding. Hope this helps. Thanks CMAC, 8 year SC State Trooper
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