What is the duty of care owed by a motorist to a pedestrian?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Reed v. Steele, 1996 CanLII 3575 (BC SC):
30 The duty of care owed by a motorist to a pedestrian exists whether or not a pedestrian is complying with the rules of the road Modrzejewski v. Clark et al, July 4, 1986, Vancouver, B841266. The issue to be determined is whether, within the scope of the duty of care imposed on the motorist, the driver was negligent in the operation of the vehicle.
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