stormcloudbros t1_iw5bpuw wrote
Reply to comment by MaryDellamorte in Please be careful entering crosswalks as a car and a walker by ITMORON
Sure they can. What part of a pedestrian having the right of way do you not understand?
MaryDellamorte t1_iw5btf4 wrote
According to Virginia law, no they cannot. Maybe you should try reading the code of Virginia.
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.”
stormcloudbros t1_iw5ck3m wrote
So why do we have crosswalks then? Congratulations you are free to mow over pedestrians. Have fun!
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?
stormcloudbros t1_iw5czc9 wrote
Please do.
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.
stormcloudbros t1_iw5e6jw wrote
Oh I get it! This is a shitpost to keep more people from moving to Richmond. Good job guys!
MaryDellamorte t1_iw5eofu wrote
Nice fail at a backpedal.
stormcloudbros t1_iw5f2we wrote
Backpedaling my way out of that Richmond move with these ass backwards laws!
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