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Where there are no lights, pedestrians have right of way in Canada. Even though forcing a stop on the gasoline powered vehicle with much more momentum is strict
by jstummbillig 7y ago
Where there are no lights, pedestrians have right of way in Canada. Even though forcing a stop on the gasoline powered vehicle with much more momentum is strictly less efficient than making the pedestrian wait, it stuck as an arrangement, that made for a more enjoyable and relaxing city experience.
- upofadown 7y agoWhich Canadian province is this? Here in Manitoba cars have right of way away from intersections. Pedestrians are responsible for avoiding a collision. Canada has a very intense car culture. What you are describing has to be some sort of local exception.
- jstummbillig 7y agoInteresting! My experience was based around Nova Scotia. However, I actually meant at intersections (which is, I guess, where I mostly crossed streets). This arrangement was new and refreshing to me. However, it is of course reasonable that pedestrians can not assume to just walk on a street everywhere, at any time.
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