is that not a (forrin) zebra crossing though?
Shouldn't the driver have slowed down a little if it is a pedestrian crossing point?
(
Mster Johnny Ekstrom, now that's a name, Wed 18 Jul 2012, 12:31,
Reply)
As far as I know
The UK is the only place in the Universe that cars stop for pedestrians as a matter of course
(
The Scrunt Wants a Dozen Pints, Wed 18 Jul 2012, 12:38,
Reply)
Flashing ambers at a zebra mean stop if there is a someone crossing.
But, the way people drive, I think it is worth having a look to see if a car is coming.
(
MyFrontFellOff ; his mouth full of teddies, urinating defiantly, Wed 18 Jul 2012, 12:42,
Reply)
In Portugal if a car doesnt stop at a crossing to let you cross the driver incurs an automatic 300 euro fine.
That is even if you only have one foot off the kerb and there are crossings everywhere!
(
skeltonator Needs some new daps., Wed 18 Jul 2012, 13:32,
Reply)
In Rejkyavik
the traffic stopped on the main road along the waterfront to allow me to jaywalk. At rush-hour.
Now that is civilised.
(
Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Wed 18 Jul 2012, 14:10,
Reply)
True
In my knowledge, in many countries you are supposed/expected to wait at the crossing for the cars to stop and let you cross, but they don't have to stop if they don't want to.
(, Wed 18 Jul 2012, 14:15, Reply)