Where do we draw the line here, though? Am I liable because I bought a car that is the same color as the road if someone can't see me? Local authorities have drawn the line at 18 inches. That's the line. It's like bitching about a speeding ticket for five over sixty. They've drawn the line at sixty. And 18 inches. (I also thought it was 12 inches though)
Too bad it happened I say. Neighbor sounds silly.