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Police issue 87 traffic-related citations in Atherton on Wednesday
Original post made on Mar 5, 2015
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Posted by local driver
a resident of Atherton: West of Alameda
on Mar 5, 2015 at 2:15 pm
a resident of Atherton: West of Alameda
on Mar 5, 2015 at 2:15 pm
I am so happy to read about the cooperative efforts of area police focusing on pedestrian safety.
When I stop for pedestrians, I am always afraid that either I will be rear ended or that a driver will drive past and run over the pedestrian(s) crossing the road. 47 speeders had a reminder about limits. and 35 drivers had reminders about yielding to those on foot. Terrific outcome!
Posted by SteveC
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Mar 5, 2015 at 2:49 pm
SteveC is a registered user.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Mar 5, 2015 at 2:49 pm
SteveC is a registered user.
I just love stupid people, telling a police officer they are not going to issue a ticket. I bet he was real surprised when he went to jail. I can hardly wait for dumb ass to appear in court and tell his story to the judge!
Posted by pogo
a resident of Woodside: other
on Mar 5, 2015 at 3:59 pm
pogo is a registered user.
a resident of Woodside: other
on Mar 5, 2015 at 3:59 pm
pogo is a registered user.
Local driver makes a great point. When I stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk - especially on a major highway like El Camino in Atherton - often the cars on either side of me (often the cannot see the pedestrian) do not stop and speed by. That may, in fact, be even more dangerous for the pedestrian if they are not watching for additional cars.
I have no idea how to mitigate this problem.
Posted by Tricia
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:34 pm
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:34 pm
Pogo...
Whenever you stop for a pedestrian on El Camino especially all you have to do is hit your emergency flasher button. That makes a big difference in one's other drivers that you are stopped for a reason
Posted by Tricia
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:36 pm
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:36 pm
"and WARNS" other drivers
Sorry for Siri typo
Posted by Downtowner
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:59 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:59 pm
Tricia is right. I always hit my emergency flasher as soon as I see pedestrians for whom I'll stop. I was in the middle lane northbound yesterday afternoon about 2:30 when the fluorescent-jacketed man stepped into the crosswalk from my left. All drivers slowed to a careful & proper stop & nobody was rear-ended.
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a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Mar 6, 2015 at 8:10 am
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Mar 6, 2015 at 8:10 am
Tricia's suggestion about activating the flasher sounds like a great (and simple) strategy, but I wonder if there may be consequences we can't easily anticipate. I'm hoping Menlo Voter or another former or current cop will comment. Is hitting the flasher a good idea when stopping for a pedestrian?
