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Angrybird 12 · 01-03-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

The traffic light from the other direction should have been red if the OP had the green light (which he did) He could protest his liability with the evidence from his dashcam, submit it to the city traffic safety committee for review of the timing of intersection lights.

Only if he had a green arrow, if he has a green ball then you can turn but you still have to yield to oncoming traffic.

GetYouOne · 01-03-2015, 08:40 PM

My town has rid of those "yield on green" lights too many accidents like the OP's.

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Only if he had a green arrow, if he has a green ball then you can turn but you still have to yield to oncoming traffic.

Bad@ssCamaro · 01-03-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Only if he had a green arrow, if he has a green ball then you can turn but you still have to yield to oncoming traffic.

I think that's poorly designed if that's the case. It didn't appear if their was another light below the green ball for the green arrow to make the turn, but that could be because of all the glare from the lights.

Muscle Car Memories · 01-03-2015, 08:43 PM

Glad no one was injured however I think you should have waited before just cruising through the light, had you waited 1 second it would have never happened.

Angrybird 12 · 01-03-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

I think that's poorly designed if that's the case. It didn't appear if their was another light below the green ball for the green arrow to make the turn, but that could be because of all the glare from the lights.

Some of our intersections don't have the arrow light either, in that case you always yield to oncoming traffic. Just like turning in the middle of the block between lights. Usually only used on intersections that don't have a large number of vehicles turning off the main road.

I just looked again the turn lane going the opposite way does have another light below the green ball, you can see it after he is spun around and is stopped. Look to the upper right of the screen. Probably his lane had one too.

LikaRokBowTie · 01-03-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

This ^^^^. The Camaros at fault- Period ! What I don't understand is how
the OP can post this thread. A stupid move for all of camaro5 to see makes no sense.

He knows he's at fault,that's not the issue here.And this video serves as a good reminder of what not to do at an intersection like that,so it's hardly stupid for OP to have posted it,it may very well save someone else the pain of having this happen to them or family by making sure they look twice before making that turn.

760bowtie · 01-03-2015, 09:19 PM

I feel your pain. Same thing happened to me and a buddy in college. I had the green light to turn left and a guy in a pickup ran the red light. My buddy took most of the blow and the truck never stopped.

GetYouOne · 01-03-2015, 09:23 PM

I think we can all agree here thankfully everyone is ok and it serves as a reminder to be more of a defensive driver when on the roads.

Sheriff Justice · 01-03-2015, 09:49 PM

The OP stated it was his fault (which it was). My problem was with the guy in the p/u truck. No need to be a D-bag, that's why we call them "accidents". The video is a good reminder for all of us to stop at an intersection when making a left turn.

Witnessed a similar scene few years ago. Young women hit this guys car and he was screaming at her as I drove by (much older guy). Me and my brother stopped and told the guy to calm down / shut up, swap papers and we were calling the police. Guy was using some not-so-nice words and she was in tears. We stayed until the police arrived and she thanked us for coming to her side.

two_wheel_mayhem · 01-03-2015, 09:51 PM

At least the OP owned his mistake.

Here's to no excuses!!

Around '94/'95 I rear ended this guy in a '92 RS Camaro, buckled both his rear quarter panels. White with red rally stripes and you could tell it was his baby, he even said it was his baby.

He took it real well, I apologized he said "shit happens" He was making the best of it. I think good things happen to people that forgive mistakes.

backeddy · 01-03-2015, 10:05 PM

Glad everyone was ok, personally I will be sitting in jail right now, I would have ripped that guy's head off.....

enzia35 · 01-03-2015, 10:17 PM

Whoa! Augh.....

That didn't look too bad, glad you're okay!

satxrider · 01-04-2015, 12:40 AM

Amazing how fast On-Star reacts. Thanks for sharing OP. Glad your okay.

My 5th · 01-04-2015, 01:27 AM

OP, I had the identical accident, the pics of your car look almost exactly like my car did. Did they total yours? They wouldn't total mine. A hair over $20K in repairs, new door, new quarter panel welded in. No "frame" damage, but side airbags deployed which gives me a value-reducing carfax report. In my case I swear the guy coming through the intersection was originally turning to his left and veered to his right, illegally changing lanes when he hit me. But, like has been said if you're turning left, you're almost always at fault.

01-03-2015, 09:49 PM	#37
Sheriff Justice If your not 1st your last Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 248	The OP stated it was his fault (which it was). My problem was with the guy in the p/u truck. No need to be a D-bag, that's why we call them "accidents". The video is a good reminder for all of us to stop at an intersection when making a left turn. Witnessed a similar scene few years ago. Young women hit this guys car and he was screaming at her as I drove by (much older guy). Me and my brother stopped and told the guy to calm down / shut up, swap papers and we were calling the police. Guy was using some not-so-nice words and she was in tears. We stayed until the police arrived and she thanked us for coming to her side. __________________ 2014 Camaro 2SS / RS ~ Blue Ray Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes ~ V8 6.2L ~ Blue & Black 2-tone leather interior accent trim package ~ Custom decals from Emblem Pros

01-03-2015, 09:51 PM	#38
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	At least the OP owned his mistake. Here's to no excuses!! Around '94/'95 I rear ended this guy in a '92 RS Camaro, buckled both his rear quarter panels. White with red rally stripes and you could tell it was his baby, he even said it was his baby. He took it real well, I apologized he said "shit happens" He was making the best of it. I think good things happen to people that forgive mistakes. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

01-03-2015, 10:17 PM	#40
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Whoa! Augh..... That didn't look too bad, glad you're okay! __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

01-04-2015, 12:40 AM	#41
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	Amazing how fast On-Star reacts. Thanks for sharing OP. Glad your okay. __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

01-04-2015, 01:27 AM	#42
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	OP, I had the identical accident, the pics of your car look almost exactly like my car did. Did they total yours? They wouldn't total mine. A hair over $20K in repairs, new door, new quarter panel welded in. No "frame" damage, but side airbags deployed which gives me a value-reducing carfax report. In my case I swear the guy coming through the intersection was originally turning to his left and veered to his right, illegally changing lanes when he hit me. But, like has been said if you're turning left, you're almost always at fault. __________________ Meh

01-03-2015, 08:43 PM	#32
Muscle Car Memories Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS,6 Speed,NPP Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 1,842	Glad no one was injured however I think you should have waited before just cruising through the light, had you waited 1 second it would have never happened.

01-03-2015, 09:19 PM	#35
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	I feel your pain. Same thing happened to me and a buddy in college. I had the green light to turn left and a guy in a pickup ran the red light. My buddy took most of the blow and the truck never stopped.

01-03-2015, 09:23 PM	#36
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,596	I think we can all agree here thankfully everyone is ok and it serves as a reminder to be more of a defensive driver when on the roads.

01-03-2015, 10:05 PM	#39
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	Glad everyone was ok, personally I will be sitting in jail right now, I would have ripped that guy's head off.....