Re:Mercedes-Benz says Level 3 self-driving option ready to roll
by Hamuko on Friday May 06, 2022 @06:14PM
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The car did have the right of way though, as the crosswalk had a red light on. As to why one of the pedestrians decided to stand in middle of the road during a red light, I have no idea.
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Re:Mercedes-Benz says Level 3 self-driving option ready to roll
by robonerd on Friday May 06, 2022 @06:37PM
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That might be the way it works in Israel, but it's not a safe way to drive even if the law permits it. In Washington state, every intersection is a crosswalk whether or not it's marked, and you have to stop for any pedestrian crossing an intersection whether or not the light says the pedestrian can be there.
I hope these car companies get local laws right. But it would be best if they did the safe thing even if local laws didn't require it.
Re:Mercedes-Benz says Level 3 self-driving option ready to roll
by Hamuko on Friday May 06, 2022 @06:50PM
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It's not a safe way to walk either, and I don't know where walking against a red light is legal.