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Old 01-05-2023, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
If someone cannot see a light pole or a concrete wall then a small patch of reflective material is not going to make any difference at all.

If I was going to walk some distance on an unlit road then I might carry a light but here I am walking on a sidewalk or an MMP with street lights all around me.

Of course, carrying a light or wearing reflective clothing will make you more visible and *should* make you more safe. But there is also something to be said for personal responsibility. Trust me, I am awake when I walk and I'm smart enough to pay attention to the traffic around me. I will stay out of the path of your car as long as you keep your car off the sidewalk.


We don't have sidwalks around where I live. People walk in the street and wear dark cloths, making them very hard to see. And please don't tell me I shouldn't be driving. I have a perfect record and 20/20 vision.
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