Comment: This is a commendable article. Indeed, I have had experience with persons crossing the road without looking. It is dangerous to pedestrians and motorists alike. The problem is compounded at night. Because crossings are not lit at the sidewalk, and the light of oncoming traffic can reduce one's vision, pedestrians and motorists need to take added precaution. It is instructive to note that even in developed countries, such as the UK, the 'rules' on pedestrian crossings have become an issue because of the increasing number of fatal accidents that have occurred. |