Federal Court of Justice rules: Reversing with a trailer counts as a towing movement

Federal Court of Justice rules: Reversing with a trailer counts as a towing movement

According to a report by www.lto.de,
Lawyers love interpretation. But it shouldn't be too detailed, as shown by a dispute that two insurance companies fought all the way to the Federal Court of Justice. He has now decided that reversing with a trailer counts as a towing movement.

This may sound like a purely legal matter, but in fact this ruling can have an impact on the auto industry and insurance industry. First of all, drivers who use a trailer will need to pay closer attention to how they drive the trailer. Because now reversing is also considered “pulling” within the meaning of the law. This could potentially lead to a reduction in accidents as drivers need to be more careful.

For the insurance industry, the ruling means that the question of liability is regulated more clearly. If an accident occurs while reversing a trailer, the insurance company can now more clearly determine who is liable. In the long term, this could lead to a fairer distribution of liability and a reduction in disputes between different insurance companies.

Overall, the BGH ruling is not just a legal decision, but can also have an impact on the entire automotive and insurance industry. It highlights the importance of clear and unambiguous legal regulations to ensure road safety and minimize disputes.