Re:Why are cars killing more pedestrians?
by mc32 on Sunday October 06, 2019 @07:45AM
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In many cases it’s the driver’s fault due to inattention or recklessness, other-times the ped is taking liberties with their safety (on phone, not looking, running to beat traffic). So, while drivers do have the responsibility to look out for pedestrians there are cases where there is nothing they can do about a particular circumstance.
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Drivers are the ones subject to licensing and insurance requirements. Drivers are the ones operating heavy machinery. Drivers are thus the responsible party, even when pedestrians are clearly not looking out for their own safety. There’s never any downside to being the bigger person and watching out for the well being of fellow humans, even those who should really know better.
Re:Why are cars killing more pedestrians?
by bryanlarsen on Sunday October 06, 2019 @08:49AM
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> nothing they can do about a particular circumstance.
Not true at all. A simple thing they can do is drive slow. Ped car collisions under 20mph have a 99.9% survival rate.