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Originally Posted by Clueless  If you want a good view of the dangers of allowing children to exit the vehicle on the street-side, try south-bound on 6th at Northwest School before 8 in the morning. You have parents who are late and pull to the west curb and let kids out street-side - those that try to pull in front of north-bound traffic to 'steal' a parking space - none of whom give a crap about safety of their children, other's children, or excessive traffic. It's not about safety - it's about getting the kids to school on time. It's just a matter of time until a child will be hurt.
Move to the south end of Northwest (where Terry Lee had a problem) and you'll find north-bound traffic that won't stop for children in the crosswalk. I have twice watched even police cars roll through the crossing and not stop for the children waiting. It's just a matter of time and all the excuses in the world won't save the child's life. |
You are so right! That's why I make sure my daughter is safe in the gym by 7:30 so we beat the stupid people traffic.