Comments on: Driving On the Wrong Side of the Road is Illegal

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:42:53 +0000

#13: Do not allow yourself to be positioned directly above train tracks when stopped at a red light. Before moving to Decatur, I rarely came across a train track still in operation, but the one along E. College Ave is very active. A close call last week at the intersection of E Trinity Place & College was more than enough to change my behavior for ahwile.

By: KJ

KJ — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:46:33 +0000

I never noticed pre-kids, but a lot of crosswalks actually aren’t coupled with curb cuts, forcing folks with strollers or in wheelchairs to cross outside the crosswalk. One particularly dangerous example is on the east side of S. Candler just south of Winnona. Although I of course stop for others without strollers or wheelchairs who just cross wherever they please, I share your dismay.

By: Mona

Mona — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:54:45 +0000

No. 3 and No. 10 seem to be the very abused. It amazes me how many times traffic blocks the entrance to the fire station. I guess those blocking it are sure it won’t be their home burning down if the trucks need to get out. These may be the same folks who don’t pull over for an ambulance.

By: Carl

Carl — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:49:14 +0000

Also not so much on the list of legal methods: pulling straight out into traffic and completely blocking multiple lanes of traffic headed one direction (sometimes for several minutes) so that you can turn left headed the other direction. Yes, the traffic is frustrating, but someone will let you in so you can turn RIGHT. That is the *correct* way to travel when traffic is congested.

By: Carl

Carl — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:41:53 +0000

That crosswalk has had the STOP signage in place far longer than the others, so many people have become accustomed to stopping there for 13 years or so. Then again, it may simply be coincidence.