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Subject:Re: got hit by a front end loader
From:Allan Streib
Date:Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:58:29 -0500

Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> writes:

[...]

> I looked at the cars, turning left (heading south on West Saanich) and
> I could see the last car’s headlight beam in the snow. I did not see
> any other lights. I moved from the stop sign, starting to make a left
> hand turn when I felt and heard a crash and impact.

A front-end loader is not a street-legal vehicle.  I think they are
allowed to drive on streets short distances when its unavoidable, but I
don't know all the legalities.  Do you know if it had headlights on and
amber flashing warning lamps?  If it was driving without lights at night
that to me is something that needs to be brought to court.

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL