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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
In thic case the news mentioned the driver was "distracted" and drove by another car that was stopped. I don't think in this case it would have mattered if there were lights or not.
I'm all for Cross-Walk lights, but one thing I really noticed when I moved to Calgary is pedestrians seem to have a sense of entitlement and will cross without even acknowledging the oncoming traffic. I agree the driver is the one at fault, but that won't make the pedestrian any less hurt.
I also fully agree with Cube Inmate. Rules that aren't enforced are worse than no rules. We need to help fund the "Boys in Blue" so they can do a bit more enforcement.
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Another unrelated thing about driving and enforcement: Say, you were speeding at 120 down deerfoot. Another car is speeding at 160. Which would the policeman catch?
My guess is he'll catch you because you'll be less trouble, and people that drive 115-120 usually will pay the fine, whereas the punks that drive 160 will bitch, whine, complain, take them to court, refuse to pay, etc. etc.
This is kinda a true story with me and my friend, but I digress...