dude, you've got to remember that you're a vehicle on the road just like any other vehicle, and that kid is a pedestrian. sorry man, but you have to obey the laws, even if it means interrupting your all important weekend workout. imagine the same situation from a different perspective:


I was driving my truck doing about 20MPH on the way home along the ocean on a 2-lane road. 2 cyclists are riding in the street about 50 yards ahead of me. I see the one guy look my way and then look away and slow down as he rode. I start slowing down and honking and he does not move. I try to swerve around him and he stops and I hit him. I get out screaming at the guy and he says he did not see me because of a car going the same way as me. There was no car! I call the police and they arrive shortly thereafter. Cop tells me that peds always have the right away.

I was in the toyota and now the bumper is cracked! Luckily, I walk away with a banged up grill and headlight. The kid is unhurt.

A police report was filed and I intend to call the guys parents to see what they think. Pretty sure that will be a waste of time and they will not want to cough up any cash to repair my truck.

What do you think? I have heard toyota is great with warranty and crash replacement. Any similar experiences and how did you handle it?