March 18, 2026
Key Takeaways Brake checking is illegal in California under multiple Vehicle Codes, including CVC § 22109, § 22400, and § 23103. The rear driver does not automatically hold fault in a brake-check crash. Evidence of deliberate braking can shift liability to the front driver. California's pure comparative negligence rule allows an injured party to recover damages even when they share ...
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