By Randy Rose Santa Monica
(Re: “Watch your step,” Feb. 1, page 1) I walk Euclid (Street) every single day and cross Santa Monica (Boulevard) in that crosswalk every day. The fact is that the law states “pedestrians have the right of way.” That’s fine, but do not be emboldened by it. As I am patiently waiting for the traffic break before crossing, I see many people walk right out in front of oncoming cars, forcing them to stop. Not more than five seconds later, the natural traffic break allows me to walk across without oncoming traffic.
Famous words written on a tombstone read: “ I had the right of way.” Don’t forget what your mother told you: “Look both ways before crossing.”
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 2, 2007. Read the original PDF.