Crosswalk Safety

I have recently been in a state where the crosswalk laws are not enforced, and my friend went blind in traffic anyway. Lately I've been driving a lot slower because I had pedestrians appear behind vans, shrubs, etc. and suddenly out of traffic in front of me - in these cases, injury is not the fault driver, because the pedestrian has to be visible for at least 10 seconds (stopping distance safely) before entering the crosswalk. However, I do not want to hurt anyone, no matter how stupid they are being.

These "you have to stop for pedestrians" laws really improve security? Are there studies (reliable) that show the evolution of injury pedstrian?

Thank you,

CJ

A law is not worth the ink used to print, if all it is used is to determine who is at fault after an accident.

What is needed is a safety culture where people think about the possible outcomes of their actions and take responsibility. It can be done. As a kid, smoking was common, and the seatbelt was not. Now, due to a combination of legislation and public service announcements, most people of seat belts and fewer people smoke.

Ithaca, NY was a pedestrian safety campaign that included tickets for two Jaywalking and not to yield to crosswalk violations. It worked, probably because people have been right.

Another thing that would permit a "policy of complete streets" that would require all projects to examine the street pedestrians and cyclists when they are designed so that people have a place to walk safely.

you can not legislate for stupidity, stupid and distracting people continue to march in front of cars, no matter what you do, I do not think all drivers should be prosecuted to reverse a pedestrian unless another law road has been broken, a car can stop instantly and many pedestrians and cyclists seem unaware of this fact

yep / allows you lined up nice and clear for the test splat / attention

No, all they do is to allow pedestrians to walk down the street with their pants on their knees in defiance of laws and courtesy.