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Why is there such an epidemic of drivers failing to yield to pedestrians who have the right-of-way? (i.e. when a pedestrian is crossing on green while the driver is turning on green.) I’m not c”v insinuating that this is more prevelant in frum communities, but it is epidemic even by us, and we should be the first to do the right thing.
I strongly believe unmarked police officers should greatly increase surprise enforcement action on this issue and ticket drivers. I say this as a heavy driver. We are all pedestrians.
What about all the ladies strolling with baby carriages, and talking on cell phones at the same time,
and walking through every red light in boro park? And the children see us adults walking against red lights, this is great chinuch for them!
I always know when I am out of NY. Drivers actually stop to let you cross!
You can’t do that unless you ticket the crossers who cross on red in front of cars…
If you want to know the reason, it is because basically, three or four cars get to go through a green light. When you have to get someplace, it really plays with your nerves when you must stop every six feet. This is not an excuse, but it is a reason.
Also, if the car can’t turn he will have to wait another half a minute till he can think of trying again, while a pedestrian only has to wait till that car turns. I rarely get stuck when walking because of turning cars, and I totally understand those who turn right in front of me. It is usually at most 4 cars. There is ample time to cross.
Why does this bother you more than any other driving rule? Running red lights, running stop signs, speeding, talking on cell phone, no seat belt…?
canine: Please realize that all drivers are pedestrians as well. Once you park your car, you end up walking to your destination.
Now, what percentage of pedestrians, in NY, wait for a walking signal? Once you’ve solved the problem of cars being held up by pedestrians, who are violating the law.. L&D etc, then you can go about solving the problem of turning. Its circular.
If you notice, in NYC and other very populous locales, the other light does not turn green with the first turning red. There is a 2-3 second wait time where both lights are red. In less populous areas, when one turns red, the other turns green. Think about why it is that way.
Is it only some pedestrians? Which city are you talking about, that has a problem of all cars and only some pedestrians?
Neither do pedestrians have the right to violate the law, and cause ..C”V.
So now that you demand only drivers not violate the law, you would end up having traffic backed for miles, as very few cars can turn on busy roads during the day (always full of pedestrians). A solution has to be for the problem, not the outgrowths
Like tbt said, a lot of time pedestrians are the ones at fault, by crossing against a light or by crossing without looking.
I’ve written this before on the CR, but as a teenager i once ran across an avenue, failing to look to my right, and ended up getting hit by a car. Completely my fault. The driver did no wrong.
Recovery took months & P/T took years.
Both driver & pedestrian have to be careful, and make sure in each situation, the blame is placed where it should be, without automatically faulting the other guy.
Of course, H-shm is the ultimate master of all, and nothing happens without a reason.
i think this would be the stupidest thing to ticket people for. we get ticketed enough!!!!
Why should i have to pay 200 bucks because a pedestrian had to wait 30 seconds????????
I have a VERY serious question?
Do carriages (with baby on board) constitute pedestrians?
I mean the carriages pushed into the street ahead of senseless individuals – to test the waters. Does a driver have to yield to them too.
You’re too graphic!
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