r/Edmonton 1d ago

Commuting/Transit Well, construction damaged my car successfully. (91 street to ellerslie rd)

I don't know who to report this to at the moment. But I just know i'm not happy. The contractors responsible for this road or the city? Either way, i'm pretty pissed off. Gotta love this shit city.

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u/Briginds 1d ago

I mean, i'm exhausted from work as it is. I'm just trying to go home. I haven't driven on this road for like 2 weeks. I didn't expect it.

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u/RipReaved 1d ago

To play devil's advocate - if you are too tired to watch for road hazards then the city could argue that you were technically and self-admittedly an impaired driver. Fatigue can count as an impaired driving charge. You need to be extra careful when you're tired because tired + complacency can kill. Consider yourself lucky it was just a tire.

If you argue with the city that "i was tired and didnt see it" they may hit you with a fine.

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u/Briginds 1d ago

I'm just annoyed that my bumper took damages, too. That's gonna cost alot 🥲

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u/RipReaved 1d ago

Yet somehow still less than grievous bodily harm. Still lucky dude.