So do I. A car hits a pedestrian who is standing on a roadside. The pedestrian is not automatically counted as having caused or contributed to the accident by their mere presence there. A straying animal will be.
Yes, there are some exceptions, notably for deer on the basis apparently that they're impossible to fence in with certainty.Cannot find the link, but this happened roughly 15 years ago. A loose horse on the road jumped onto a car being driven along at an average speed causing considerable damage. A court case ensued and the horse owner was cleared of responsibility when it was proven that the animal (Mare) was in heat. I am being serious
Just to offer alternative view, here is how to get out of paying a fine https://youtu.be/2Gkiw7zpULo The choice is yours.....
And in the end to be the only one who was punished felt like I was ripped off ;D Quite selective way of the punishment and not effective at all.
Thank you for your answers.
It was in Dublin in the center. There are plenty of lights and roads are not narrow.
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There are more incidents involving cars hitting animals every year. All animals should also wear high-viz and lighting while on the roads!
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