Rockfall (property damage)
From rock fall is when driving ahead Cars are responsible for damage caused by flying stones to the following vehicles. In addition to property damage , this is also a general traffic risk, especially if the windshield is affected and visual impairments occur while driving.
liability
The vehicle owner must bear the damage himself if no causer can be determined. Liability on the part of the perpetrator can be asserted if the cause was inappropriate speed, for example in the area of speed limits on gravel roads or at road construction sites.
However, partial comprehensive insurance can be used for damage to the windshield . If the damaged pane is not replaced but repaired, many insurance companies do not require an agreed deductible. A stone chip on the windshield in the field of vision must not be repaired. The dimensions of the damaged area and the position of the field of vision are defined by EC guidelines .
Law (Germany)
If there is a stone chip on the windshield outside the driver's field of vision (approximately A4 size area at eye level, approx. The intersection of the wiper field and steering wheel width) and at least 10 cm away from the edge and is a maximum of 5 cm long in total, then allowed to continue driving and the damage can be repaired. If these limit values are exceeded, the entire target must be replaced, otherwise there is a risk of fines and points in the central register. Such damage is considered serious damage at the main inspection and prevents the plaque from being issued.
Rockfall (nature)
In contrast to this, normal rockfall as rock falling into the traffic area is a natural elementary event and is subject to different legal regulations.
See also
- Hood bra : artificial leather film on the hood to protect against stone chip damage
Individual evidence
- ↑ EC Directive on the field of vision for agricultural or forestry tractors on wheels, RL 2008/2 / EC ( Memento of the original from January 11, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
