Please be careful entering crosswalks as a car and a walker

Submitted by ITMORON t3_yti565 in rva

I saw and experienced people not paying attention and a car almost hit a couple trying to cross as the driver was oblivious or just didn’t care. I was driving downtown today heading home and was going quite slowly and this lady rushed out into a crosswalk with out looking at all. I was just about to drive across it as it appeared no one was there and this lady runs right out, I stopped well short of her yet still caught a side eye when she noticed me.

Please take care and pay attention on both ends folks!

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ChiliTrees t1_iw4l0cv wrote

I just always assume the other person is going to do the dumbest shit possible. If I’m driving I assume the pedestrian WILL step in front of my car. If I’m walking I assume the car WILL NOT stop. It’s unfortunate I have to do that but it’s just safer that way.

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5bima wrote

It’s not stupid to step into a crosswalk though?

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rva_hoo t1_iw5ue2t wrote

Without looking both ways, yes, it is.

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Portmessexpress t1_iw5d8p3 wrote

It is if a car is coming at you 15 mph faster than the limit with no signs of slowing down, it's the city we live in, always assume the other person doesn't notice you

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5de7t wrote

To be clear the driver going 15 mph is what we should be complaining about, not a person stepping into a crosswalk

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Portmessexpress t1_iw5dkco wrote

The point is that it goes both ways, don't be a stupid driver and don't be a stupid pedestrian, or do whatever you want and get hit lol

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5dsm5 wrote

The point is that it’s fucked up we scold a person for stepping into a crosswalk and throw our hands up at reckless drivers. Is that really how you want to live? There’s nothing funny about getting hit by a car.

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Portmessexpress t1_iw5e8hp wrote

Lol go do what you want in the crosswalks, I personally will be waiting till there isn't a car coming because I know my body will lose that possible collision

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5ekj6 wrote

And you keep going on Reddit and telling everyone to submit to cars because they rule the world. So awesome.

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Gullible_Peach16 t1_iw6m3d8 wrote

I’ve seen people purposely step into the crosswalk as a car is speeding toward them. Obviously, the driver is wrong and the pedestrian is trying to prove a point, but at what cost?

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MaryDellamorte t1_iw4iiyu wrote

Even in crosswalks, pedestrians cannot willfully step in front of oncoming cars. There’s a shared responsibility between pedestrians and cars no matter who has the right of way.

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5bpuw wrote

Sure they can. What part of a pedestrian having the right of way do you not understand?

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MaryDellamorte t1_iw5btf4 wrote

According to Virginia law, no they cannot. Maybe you should try reading the code of Virginia.

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MaryDellamorte t1_iw5cech wrote

From the code of Virginia:

“No pedestrian shall enter or cross an intersection in disregard of approaching traffic.”

“When crossing highways, pedestrians shall not carelessly or maliciously interfere with the orderly passage of vehicles.”

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5ck3m wrote

So why do we have crosswalks then? Congratulations you are free to mow over pedestrians. Have fun!

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MaryDellamorte t1_iw5cr7t wrote

Please work on your reading comprehension skills. My original statement said that drivers and pedestrians have a SHARED responsibility. Do I need to explain to you what that means?

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5czc9 wrote

Please do.

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MaryDellamorte t1_iw5e1fa wrote

Even if a pedestrian has the right of way, Virginia has something called contributory negligence.

Contributory Negligence:

“Under Virginia negligence laws, if an injured person is found to have contributed to the accident or injury in any way, no matter how minor, you don't have a case. It's a very harsh rule that still applies in the Commonwealth. Some states follow a more enlightened version of the fault law called "comparative negligence." Alas, Virginia still chooses what is known as the "pure contributory negligence rule." That means the other person has to be 100 percent at fault or you can't collect any monetary damages.”

A pedestrian carelessly stepping in front of a car at an intersection, even if the pedestrian has the right of way, would fall under contributory negligence.

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5e6jw wrote

Oh I get it! This is a shitpost to keep more people from moving to Richmond. Good job guys!

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ITMORON OP t1_iw4oe4n wrote

Yes. While I understand that, Karen apparently did not care.

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toilet_roll_rebel t1_iw526jr wrote

Yep, had a guy look me right in the eye and walk out in front of me. He wasn't in a crosswalk. It was like he was daring me to hit him. I was so angry I wanted to take that dare!

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5bv80 wrote

Wow you wanted to hit a guy with your 4000lb vehicle presumably killing him? Yikes

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stormcloudbros t1_iw5bg2o wrote

It’s not a person entering the crosswalk’s responsibility to look as they have the right of way regardless of who will fare better in this scenario. Please be more alert when driving through crosswalks or turn in your driver’s license.

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MaryDellamorte t1_iw5cwdb wrote

Please stop spreading false information and read the code of Virginia on the responsibilities of both pedestrian and vehicles.

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