I was driving today on a 25mph non-residential street that has no sidewalks or diamond lanes. A runner was approaching and as soon as he saw me coming about a hundred yards away, he hopped the curb to get onto the grass. There didn't happen to be any oncoming vehicles and I had more than enough room to swing out and give him a wide berth on the street, but I also gave him a small salute as we passed. He couldn't see behind him to know if I had room to move or not, or trust that I would do so, and I applaud his decision to put life and limb above the slight awkwardness and slowdown involved in momentarily hopping the curb.
So there's one good counter example. :-)
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