Pedestrians must always be on the lookout
By Lethbridge Herald on February 1, 2025.
Editor,
I was rather surprised by the ending statement in the Jan. 28 roast regarding a driver not stopping at a pedestrian crosswalk. The roast ended with “We unfortunately have had to start defensive walking when crossing the street at crosswalks.” START? One must ALWAYS use defensive walking at crosswalks. One must ALWAYS ensure one has made eye contact with the driver so that the driver realizes you are about to cross. It amazes me how often people walk across without first checking to see if the way is clear.
It may be the law for cars to stop, but if they don’t, who ends up in hospital if not worse? Stop and look both ways before you proceed to cross! Drivers are not always paying attention.
Mark Goettel
Lethbridge
6-5
correct – road safety is a two-way street, even on one way streets.
all stakeholders must work together in order to ensure utmost safety. has not the pedestrian in question ever been cautioned that it is necessary to make eye contact with a driver to ensure awareness before stepping into traffic?
Right on. Take charge of your own life. Lose the ear buds, pull back the hoodie. and make eye contact. Safety lies with both the pedestrian and the driver equally.