What as a English man should I look out for on a trip to the USA.

  • @[email protected]
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    162 months ago

    Quick note on this one

    Pedestrians are not expected to look out for traffic, but are not allowed to just cross anywhere. So it balances out.

    If you end up driving, pedestrians are not allowed to cross anywhere (although some places like New York have legalized crossing anywhere) but pedestrians always have the right of way. You can’t run people over because they crossed outside a crosswalk.

    So if on foot, use crosswalks or you could get a ticket for jaywalking. If in a vehicle, don’t hit pedestrians.

    • @FelixCress
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      52 months ago

      You can’t run people over because they crossed outside a crosswalk.

      But you can shoot them, right?

      • @[email protected]
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        2 months ago

        If you shoot them to keep them from entering the street, it’s self defense.
        The pedestrian tried to attack your property by covering your car in their blood.

    • @[email protected]
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      32 months ago

      You can’t run people over because they crossed outside a crosswalk.

      Unless they are black and poor and you drive a big truck in a southern city at night. Then, it’s just another unfortunate accident.