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Old 05-26-2016, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by looneycat View Post
1. the problem stated was that the op had stopped for the pedestrian in the crosswalk and was passed by a car and cart, this is specifically addressed in the statutes and is illegal
2. in a place with a 35mph speed limit how far away is too close to stop? and why do people speed up when they think they might have to stop for all of 30 seconds making it even more dangerous for pedestrians?
I did say once IN the crosswalk. 30 to 40 feet is too close to safely stop, imo.