Date:         Mon, 15 Apr 2002 17:52:27 EDT
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From:         Peter Krogh <VW85Westy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Parking lot encounter
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In a message dated 4/15/02 2:26:59 PM, developtrust@COX.NET writes:

<< You are being way too trusting. She is at fault for darting past.  >>

My understanding is that the person pulling out of the space needs to yield
to the traffic already driving.  You are pulling into their travel lane.  My
recollection is that pulling out of a space is something like rear-ending
someone.  It's not always your fault, but nearly always. If I remember
correctly, the only mitigating factor in Maryland is something called the
"Law of Last Clear Chance" or some  such thing.

FWIW.
Peter

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