Towing Overweight???
I know that this has been discussed in length about towing over weight. And it's not towing and moving the trailer but the main issue is stopping. And if you get into an accident you can or will be ...
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Hondavalk wrote:momentum rv wrote:carringb wrote:
If you hit a car because you couldn't stop in time, you are at fault regardless of weight. There are zero standards for trailer brakes (beyond having them) some weight is only one variable when it comes to stoping distance. Ultimately, the driver is responsible for maintaining control of THEIR vehicles, for conditions are encountered.
True, but the difference is an accident vs. negligence.
I believe if you hit someone in an accident you were negligence. :B
Tort 101:
* Duty owed
* Duty breached
* Causation
* Damages resulted
(Based on one semester of Business Law back in the 80s. I doubt torts have changed since then though.)
