A driver blamed an unsafe lane change for a 3 vehicle collision, but BC's Civil Resolution Tribunal found he had time to rebuild a safe following distance. ICBC's finding that he was 100% responsible stood, even though the other driver technically broke a lane change rule.
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Newey v. ICBC, 2026 BCCRT 1503
Source reviewed · Court holding
Held. A driver blamed an unsafe lane change for a 3 vehicle collision, but BC's Civil Resolution Tribunal found he had time to rebuild a safe following distance.
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