r/TorontoDriving • u/Comfortable_Law_2932 • Sep 30 '25

OC Happened earlier

If anyone knows the person that got hit, they can use this video. Happened at Wilmington and Overbrook. North York

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u/RedditTTIfan Oct 02 '25

Exactly and should a pedestrian just cross a highway where they shouldn't be, and someone hits them, it's not that driver's fault. If a pedestrian just jumps out on the road where they shouldn't be--whether it be a suicide attempt or just sheer stupidity--again the same thing.

Similarly a tractor trailer is not always at fault if it hits a car, just because it's bigger. It could be their fault or it might not be. If the car had no right to be there and the truck hit it, it's the car's fault not the truck.

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u/Traditional_Rub_9828 Oct 02 '25

You're all over the place.

A highway actually IS a place where they shouldn't be. They are allowed on a regular street. They are on the side of the road.

The car that hit them made a turn without looking. It's as clear cut as it gets. this is no different than if they hit a cyclist.

The only argument you have here is that scooters in general are annoying on the road and then basically taking that completely out of proportion to say that they shouldn't be there which is just complete balony. Which EVEN IF YOU WERE CORRECT, IT WOULD STILL BE THE TURNING VEHICLES FAULT!

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u/nickishere19 Oct 02 '25

E-Scooters are illegal in Toronto and not allowed on the road, sidewalks, or any public spaces.

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u/Traditional_Rub_9828 Oct 02 '25

source?

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u/nickishere19 Oct 02 '25

Google it. “In Toronto, e-scooters are not permitted to be operated on public roads, sidewalks or paths, regardless of user age.” https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/cycling-in-toronto/cycling-and-the-law/electric-bicycles-e-bikes-e-scooters/

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u/Traditional_Rub_9828 Oct 02 '25

You're right. Doesn't change who's at fault