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Doesn't Add To Offending Driver's Negligence: Court On Sleeping On Pavement
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A court has ruled that a pedestrian resting on a pavement cannot be held responsible for their own injuries if a vehicle drives onto the footpath. The judge emphasized that pedestrians have a reasonable expectation of safety while using designated walkways.
The judge said a pedestrian using a pavement for walking, standing, or resting owing to compelling circumstances cannot be expected to anticipate that a motor vehicle would be driven onto the footpath.
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