Got Into A Car Accident / Springvale Rd

[tin-pain]

hi just thought i'd share this

i own an r32 gtst

was driving home last night on springvale road around 12 oclock

where there was this 4wd that was behind me

highbeaming me. keeping in mind that it was only a 60k road.

i tried to speed up but i didnt want to get busted speeding cause was about to

drive past the police station. so everyone time i reached 70 i would brake because i was scared

but at the same time he would creep up even closer then i braked.it was only 2 lanes and there was

a car next to me so he couldnt overtake.

then when the opportunity came for him 3 lanes opend up so he from the far right lane where i was he changed into the first lane(far left) and speed up and changed into my lane again.

i saw him press the brake and though "omg what an idiot to do this"

so i pressed my brake only to find out that he actually came to a complete stop on springvale road

locked my brakes and skidded into the back of his car which happens to have a towbar sticking out.

i got out and said what the f@#k and so on blah blah. said think about it. u went into me.

but i insisted to call the police, yet the police couldnt do anything nor come because no one was injured and no weapons and etc were present. yet 10minutes later the cops ended up coming.

took the stories down as per usual but BY LAW THE POLICE CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. BECAUSE I HIT HIS BEHIND. i was so angry to hear that because all i got is 3rd party insurance.

the police asked him why did he stop and he said " i saw a dog run past" the policemen asked what color was the dog, he replied "black", policemen said always is a black dog.

breathe tested me and him but i think he failed bought him back to the police station

then an hour later i received a call and was asked to come in on tuesday to write a report

and for them to take pictures, they said he was under the influence of alcohol i asked what he blew, which apparently was over the limit.

so hopefully i can get some money to repair my car.

just though i would share this story to the sau members and be safe on the road.

cause i was shattered to see my car damaged the way it was after i spent alot of time

to get it running in good nik so please drive safe fellas and thank you for listening.\

the damage i recieved on my car was ;

bonnet pushed up

light pushed back

gtr grill cracked

indicator mount broken (left hanging out)

bumper is basically gone

intercooler has a massive dent in it

after driving my car today i felt that i lost power, my boost drops down once it reaches peak

and car stalls when braking and clutching in

[paulr33]

no worries, dont stress just keep a log of the events etc

he can use his high beam, regardless of speed limit zone, theres no law against using high beam lights, you are encouraged not to blind over drivers, but using them in a 40km/h zone or 60kmh/z or 110km/h zone is fine and acceptable. its your responsibility to keep a safe distance from the car in front so technically its your fault, but if he is under the influence of alcohol then that may instantly void any of the possibilities etc.

he is allowed to stop anywhere on the road in the event of an emergency, ie: i can stop in a 60km/h zone for any reason i see fit as long as my brake lights work.

if you run into me, its your fault you weren't paying attention or because you were travelling too close or too fast.

dont stress at all dude, if they have given him a bretho test and failed, then he is goners and it should be fine

[paulr33]

the damage i recieved on my car was ;

bonnet pushed up

light pushed back

gtr grill cracked

indicator mount broken (left hanging out)

bumper is basically gone

intercooler has a massive dent in it

after driving my car today i felt that i lost power, my boost drops down once it reaches peak

and car stalls when braking and clutching in

the car will run like a bucket of crap with a hole in the intercooler or any of the pipework

this is because there is a vacuum leak and its basically atmospheric pressure instead of vacuum

so until you have leak fixed or the core replaced it will run like poo

[tin-pain]

oh thanks for that paul.

im lucky that my car doesnt run that crap but just runs so shhhhiet and feels so wrong

but inspections and report are on tuesday at the cop shop so im hoping all goes well and his

gone for being over the blood alcohol limit.

fingers crossed

[Sass]

the breatho means he is gone in the sense of the law, not necessarily the stack

[tin-pain]

the breatho means he is gone in the sense of the law, not necessarily the stack

wouldnt it mean that his not suppose to be driving on the road

cause his endagering lives causing an accident

[chris_r31]

depending on how much he is over, they will blood test him, then that can be used in court if the drunk doesnt want to co-operate with car damages..

i think he will be charged for drink driving, wreckless driving, indangering lives, blah blah blah, and you will be left to get money off him to fix your damages, lol which he will only put on a payment plan 20 dollars a month..

2 wrongs dont make a wright so maybe the cops will deal with him an you will be left to sort your own shit out, unless u were injured in the smash, then i think the cops couldnt care less bout you..

always sucks when shit like this happens..

[Sass]

wouldnt it mean that his not suppose to be driving on the road

cause his endagering lives causing an accident

depends what you're wanting out of it

over 0.05 = criminal offence

stack = civil

being guilty of a criminal offence doesnt automatically make you liable in a civil suit

[(B1) MR_fanny]

the guys a total dropkick. see if you can get some free legal advice.

[femno]

if you dont get anywhere with him find out where he lives and cause the same damage to his vehicle...

Stupid things like this are caused by f**kwit impatient drivers who dont like skylines...

Sorry to hear bout ur car. Doesnt sound tooo expensive...but still this incident shouldnt have happened...

[(B1) MR_fanny]

lol was gonna say the same thing though i didnt want to endorse it....just suggest it.

hopefully he'll lose is license for a while, have a hard time getting to work or anywhere else for that matter. but by the sounds of it he wont learn anything and drive anyway.

[dezz]

he can use his high beam, regardless of speed limit zone, theres no law against using high beam lights, you are encouraged not to blind over drivers, but using them in a 40km/h zone or 60kmh/z or 110km/h zone is fine and acceptable.

You can't drive with your high beams on when you're behind someone... Pretty sure the law is within 200m...it might even be 400m.

[llama_au]

if you dont get anywhere with him find out where he lives and cause the same damage to his vehicle...

Stupid things like this are caused by f**kwit impatient drivers who dont like skylines...

Sorry to hear bout ur car. Doesnt sound tooo expensive...but still this incident shouldnt have happened...

You might be thinking it but it's a stupid thing to suggest on a forum.

[DECIM8]

Him blowing a alcohol reading of over legal limit would be a problem, his insurance at no point covers him for driving under the influence of any drug or alcohol. Voiding his insurance, make a claim against his insurer and your mechanic should be able to handle the rest hopefully they pay up and then he has to pay them. This is what often happens.

Just thought it would be worth your while as from now on your should keep a daily log on any progress with date! This will help if you need to take legal action.

In regards to the highbeams, you must not use them within a 200m distance from cars infront (i.e on comming or same direction) as it blinds drivers there is a law for this.

Oh I commend you on your driving, good stuff setting a good example for line drivers.

Edited May 24, 2008 by DECIM8

[khunjeng]

Australian Road Rule 218 (1) a & b tells you that you must dip your high-beam when at 200 metres or less from all other traffic for all circumstance.

[HotPlates]

That sucks. But I think you will find he will be charged for drink driving and that's it. He did not cause the accident (even though he was being an ass) and his high beaming did not interfere with your vision as you ran up the back of him.

You will most likely have to cough up for yours and his repairs as you were too close. Keep us posted on how it pans out. Good luck.

[Astro Bear]

I was hit in the rear by a taxi once. I was found to be at fault by my insurance company. Why? Because, technically, I didnt provide him with enough room/time to brake once I got into his lane. Basically, he was in my blind spot, and I cut him off in order to turn right into a street. If this gentleman was driving eratically, quickly got into your lane and slammed on the anchors, you could argue the same point right?

[KezR33]

Damn that sucks. I hate it when I get harassed by drivers just for obeying the law.

Good luck with it all.

[(B1) MR_fanny]

that sounds like a logical arguement....good stuff.

[BRUNSKIGTST]

Stupid things like this are caused by f**kwit impatient drivers who dont like skylines...

i know for a fact that is true, i had so many people look at my car and shack thier head, know what i did i one time turned around stoped i had mom in my car and called out to the lady is some thing wrong, she comes up and goes yea i got a head acke. i looked at her and i shook my head at her and laughed in her face and drove off, gee why cant they just leave it and not make big fuss by shaking their head and only do it when u look at them so they know, sorry but i hate it

You wont be paying for his damage as he shouldn't be driving at all but not sure about you buddy, like some others says get some legal advice, don't know if u heard of legal aid, they might be able to help.

Edited May 24, 2008 by BRUNSKIGTST