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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
How in the world could I be deemed at fault? I have my own lane to drive in, from which I speed match and then lane change (i.e. a merge). THERE ISN"T ANYONE TO YIELD TO. That's the point. That's not how a yield sign works.
Perhaps, a yield sign might make sense if the lines were painted on the road different, but the signage and lines have been the way they are for 30 years.
If I merge improperly, and hit a car becasue of that, then I'd be at fault, but If I'm attempting to merge, and a car comes from the left trying to exit and hits me, they would be at fault, as they would have not made sure the lane they were entering was clear.
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If you are in that lane and someone moves over into you, you will be deemed at fault. Happened exactly as described to my sister and I think the other driver was just out to prove a point and be a dick. If you are in that right lane and are hit by someone moving over you will be deemed at fault as you failed to yield the right of way. I agree that the whole set up is crappy, but that is the law as it stands right now with the signage as it is.