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MaryDellamorte t1_iw5cech wrote

Reply to comment by stormcloudbros in Please be careful entering crosswalks as a car and a walker by ITMORON

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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