Level Crossing Idiocy

vienna · 06-09-17, 02:13 PM

Your situation is very familiar. In California, because of gridlock caused by drivers clogging intersections, a law was passed requiring drivers not to enter an intersection or crossing unless they could clear the opposite side safely. The downside is it has led to situations similar, if not identical, to the one you describe. I see it all the time around the city and have seen a couple where both cars have ended up colliding and truly clogging the road(s). I would complain to the authorities and see if they can, perhaps, place police officers at the intersection at random times and cite the offending drivers. This is a tactic used here and has been somewhat effective. Once an intersection becomes known as a "trap", the 'regular' users are more wary of using questionable tactics. You might also look into getting the media involved; maybe there is some sort of 'investigative advocate' on one of the TV stations who would be interested in looking into what is a public safety matter. The more noise you make, the more you will get noticed...

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06-09-17, 02:13 PM	#5
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,719 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Your situation is very familiar. In California, because of gridlock caused by drivers clogging intersections, a law was passed requiring drivers not to enter an intersection or crossing unless they could clear the opposite side safely. The downside is it has led to situations similar, if not identical, to the one you describe. I see it all the time around the city and have seen a couple where both cars have ended up colliding and truly clogging the road(s). I would complain to the authorities and see if they can, perhaps, place police officers at the intersection at random times and cite the offending drivers. This is a tactic used here and has been somewhat effective. Once an intersection becomes known as a "trap", the 'regular' users are more wary of using questionable tactics. You might also look into getting the media involved; maybe there is some sort of 'investigative advocate' on one of the TV stations who would be interested in looking into what is a public safety matter. The more noise you make, the more you will get noticed... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __ Last edited by vienna; 06-09-17 at 02:48 PM.