I realize pedestrians have the right of way "IF" they're in a controlled crosswalk OR if they've already stepped off the curb and are walking. In the case I was talking about it's not truly a "controlled" crosswalk as some are. The cross-traffic is supposed to stop (NOT the vehicles) to let them pass. The pedestrians I saw that day had stopped BUT were trying to flag the vehicles to stop so they could pass. THAT to me is like trying to be traffic controllers. That particular road is already hazardous due to the volumn of cars coming in off Stillwater and the round-about. Guess you'd have to come and try it for yourselves!! It can be crazy there and I have to wonder how many accidents happen at that area. I see cars stopping continually and motioning carts to go on---THAT is againest the law and you can also ask any sheriff in our area. It's the same as at the gate crossings!!
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