QUESTION
Am I legally obligated to pass a vehicle if the driver waves me around?
Asked on Oct 06th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Massachusetts
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I was following a bus, and the driver stuck her arm out and waved it to indicate that she wanted me to pass her. I chose to stay behind her, as I was in no hurry and had no problem stopping when she picked up passengers. Can I be fined/sued for staying behind her?
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No. your option.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2013 at 12:07 AM
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No.
Answered on May 21st, 2013 at 3:14 AM
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No.
Answered on May 21st, 2013 at 3:02 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
There is no legal obligation to pass a vehicle that is ahead of you. You did not have to pass the bus. The driver was telling you to pass as a courtesy. The driver wanted to make sure if you were going to pass you did it at a safe time and place.
Answered on Oct 09th, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
I do not believe so. You are obligated to drive with "due care and caution." If it was your decision to not pass, then as long as you are not interfering with traffic, you are completely okay. Anyone behind you could have passed you and the bus, if they needed to do so.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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Was there an accident? If not, then I'd say the bus driver was just giving you permission to pass, not requiring you to do it. If there were drivers behind you, they might justifiably be annoyed for holding them up, but that's all.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 7:56 PM
Not if you are driving legally.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 7:56 PM
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Absolutely not. You would not be breaking any laws.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 7:54 PM
Of course not. You were in your right not to pass.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 7:53 PM