Comments on: Traffic Justice

By: ChipSeal

ChipSeal — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:46:09 +0000

An idea proposed on this blog should be added to the “enforcement solutions” box. Police need to concentrate on enforcing safety issues over traffic flow issues.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:14:13 +0000

“Where in Portland, Oregon can you find a teenager in baggy pants slouching next to a no-nonsense retiree, next to a slick businessman? In the Emanuel Hospital Auditorium, two Wednesday nights a month, at the Share the Road Safety Class. The amazing thing is that they have all chosen to be there… sort of…….”

Visit http://tinyurl.com/c68p33 for thw full story!

Seems like a good start to get the education process going for all users, pedestrian, cyclist, and motorist alike.

This would be an excellent way to instruct the “scofflaws” that we are constantly and unfairly being pitted against in our bid for equality, respect, and basic human consideration!

By: DanC

DanC — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:35:26 +0000

Excellent Keri! Motor vehicle license is a privilege, formal or official permission earned not a birthright.

By: ChipSeal

ChipSeal — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:57:48 +0000

Well put Keri! Driving a motor vehicle has become such a normal everyday event the average American’s perception of the magnitude of the responsibility involved in this activity has become insignificant.
Perhaps a little public shame is in order. Perhaps requiring a revolving yellow light to the top of ones car for a month or so to warn others that a poor driver is in their presence as well as a fine for a ticket.
The light would also attract the attention of law enforcement (no further tickets issued while lighted could be a condition to get it removed) ingraining good driving habits.
Irregardless, the seriousness of motoring has to be revived somehow.