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Old 05-19-2008, 10:01 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by BigFatMeanie View Post
I've always operated on the principle that the damage a 3,000 pound car can do to my 230 pound body, coupled with the stupidity/aggressiveness/blindness of most drivers, trumps any legal rights I have to be in the crosswalk. On general principles, if there is a car in the vicinity, I stop and wait for it to pass before I enter the crosswalk.
I see what you're saying, but what about busy intersections? Of course the best thing would be do avoid them altogether, but that can be tough during a 20 mile run.
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