SACRAMENTO, Calif. — You’ve probably seen trucks on the road with signs warning of wide turns or telling drivers to stay back. ABC10 checked out the validity of one sign telling drivers to stay back a certain distance and saying the driver is not responsible for broken windshields.
So, who is responsible for damage that may happen to a vehicle driving behind a truck? It depends on the circumstances.
California Highway Patrol Officer Ruben Jones says if something comes out of a vehicle, that driver/company would be responsible, regardless of a sign saying otherwise…