• TaTTe@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    I think they mean that drivers ignore crosswalks. I also first assumed they meant pedestrians ignore crosswalks, but in the context that doesn’t make any sense.

    And yeah, I agree. Car accidents with fatal outcome are expected in areas with high speeds, but those areas shouldn’t be where pedestrians usually walk. This makes 25% of road fatalities being pedestrians seem quite insane.

    • rnercle@sh.itjust.works
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      4 days ago

      I think they mean that drivers ignore crosswalks. I also first assumed they meant pedestrians ignore crosswalks, but in the context that doesn’t make any sense.

      you’re right. i should have read more carefully or i should have just stopped reading to go to sleep.

      Some drivers not only ignore, but accelerate to pass before the cyclist or the pedestrian “claims” the crosswalk 🤷