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Originally Posted by jgm3279
Let me start off by saying that yes, I am loving the lifestyle here in TV. I am one of those that enjoy outdoor exercise daily. Some of us walk, jog, run, and or cycle. Where I come from (the midwest), the pedestrian has the right of way. Not here. Most cars and also golf cars have no respect for us. What is your hurry? It will take you longer to get where you are going if you are explaining to the police why you ran us over. End of rant.
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I'm from the Midwest as well- Chicago. To be clear, the pedestrian does NOT always have the right of way.
The rule in Chicago is this:
Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point OTHER than within a marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
I have seen numerous pedestrians HERE who do not seem to have or use common sense- crossing the street from between parked cars, stopping halfway across to check their phones or take a picture- or have a conversation..... even letting their (retractable) leashed dog wander into the roadway while they are chatting at the curb.
