Should I "accidentally" split open bags of frozen vegetables as I go across the crosswalks, and actually stop to pick up each and every little vegetable to hold up traffic?
Is this a good form of non-violent protest against motorists who don't stop for pedestrians in crosswalks? Or would it technically get violent after an irrate motorist actually decides to run me over to protest my protest?
2006-07-13 07:22:36 · 7 answers · asked by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Sure. Try the bag thing. Make sure you are riiiiiiiggghhttt in front of me when you do it, too.
Perhaps a compromise would help. You stay off the road, I'll stay off the sidewalk!
(Just kidding, it is a little scary to see the minority of motorists that don't even slow down.)
2006-07-13 07:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by jooker 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What in the world makes you think anyone would make a connection between you picking up veggies and a protest to raise pedestrian saftey awareness? Personally I would just think you had dropped your stuff. Also, it is illegal to intrupt the flow of traffic on and while you certianly have the right of way when crossing the street you don't have the right to setup camp and block traffic. Think of something else that will A) draw attention to the issue and B) won't be annoying.
2006-07-13 14:37:05 · answer #2 · answered by Chad D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you've answered your question.
You could connect with your local law enforcement and/or local representative to encourage them to enforce the law regarding pedestrian rights.
In San Francisco, they're really cracking down on it (we have too many pedestrian deaths), and are making it very public that it's illegal not to yield to a pedestrian--plus, it's a hefty fine.
2006-07-13 14:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep a handful of pennies in my pocket and toss them at anyone who gets to close.
A cracked windshield is a good reminder to stop for pedestrians.
It helps to back it up with a proper thrashing.
2006-07-13 14:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAHAHA go ahead with the vegtable things but try not to get hurt because then whos going to ask these funny questions. LOL
2006-07-13 14:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would probably get ran over... people who are intelligent will stop the idiots will continue and unfortunately there is no cure for stupid...
2006-07-13 14:26:25 · answer #6 · answered by linea843 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cocaine is a powerful drug.
2006-07-13 23:44:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋