muikabochi 208 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I wonder if it's just the usually kind people in my town or a general thing? There's a few zebra crossings near where I live, not too busy places. But cars often just seem to ignore the people standing on the side of the road waiting to cross. Often is the time I've stopped to let someone cross, but car after car in the other direction just carry on. I feel a bit silly stopped there.... Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 In Japan cars do not have to stop at zebra crossings, unlike the UK. Its in the 'rules of the road' handbook. The zebra crossing is just a recommended safe place for pedestrians to cross, but they have to wait for a gap in the cars. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I did not know that! I have already learnt something today. Quota filled! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 No, I didn't know that either. It perhaps explains why! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I did not know that either. I see why they have crossing guards on some of them in Tokyo!!! <lightbulb moment> Seems a bit silly marking the road for a crossing and then not making a road rule for cars to give way to pedestrians on that marked area... Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I imagine most of us didn't know that one. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I call it a 'not very well thought out token gesture'. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Once they are on the crossing though you need to give way, can't just run the little buggers down! Although I've been sorely tempted at times to do the country a public service and mow down a couple of oldies who seem to move at a top speed of 50m/hr. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 They are being phased out here. No point as people don't stop. Pelican crossings replacing them. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Whats with all the zebra and pelican things? I suppose I can guess where the zebra is coming from.... Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I had noticed that too (the cars not stopping thing) and wondered why before now. That explains it. Hurrah, bobby12! Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Here's me stopping at those things! Still seems like good manners though, I will set an example! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Just be careful you don't get rear ended by the old boy behind you who was not expecting you to stop for the people though! I am teaching my eldest son to drive at the moment, and I found a few 'new' road rules re giving way to pedestrians and roundabouts that are different or just new since I got my licence (shhh!) 22 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 22 years ago! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 17 + 22 = 39. Wee bairn. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I got my license 79 years ago Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 No wonder you're so grumpy early in the morning, then FWIW, my first licence was a motorcycle licence in the vintage year of 1966 (I still have it, laminated, in a box somewhere, get it out now and again to prove how young I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
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