Do you always abide traffic law and regulations?

Traffic rules - Traffic signs!
@cloud31 (5809)
May 13, 2010 10:40pm CST
Sometimes I run in non pedestrian lane when I’m in a hurry.. Sometimes I parked in non-parking zone , I even sometimes over speed my wheels, and caught many times violates the specified speed limit in a highway.. Sometimes I crossed the pedestrian lane without waiting go signals. And worse of it sometimes I have reckless driving mood. .but of course that’s not always ,,lol. Now I have my lesson, I will be so much careful about this as I have calculated the whole penalty it cost me a dime.lol. I realized how useful to abide in traffic law and regulations and not to pay for it. And also for my own safety I should be very careful next time. How about you guys do you always abide over traffic regulations…?..I would love to hear from you my fellow mylotters….Have a great weekend everyone!!!
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@Shavkat (139367)
• Philippines
5 Dec 12
If don't abide to rules, then there is no civilization will happen. People will not be in unity, it will make the society not organize. Now, if we made something that is unlawful, then you are breaking the rules. The appropriate punishment will be bestowed upon them.
@ndubose (418)
• United States
15 May 10
I try to but it is difficult at times to stay in the regulated flow of things, I know everybody has there moments.
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 May 10
Hi Cloud, I am the type of person who is always on the rush to the point of challenging even the traffic lights. I used to cross the streets even if it’s not yet time for me to GO. I run fast not to be hit by any vehicles and I used to receive a whistle from the traffic enforcer. Even my husband always calls my attention to follow traffic rules as it relates to crossing the street. Now, I am doing my best to follow rules as I need to be a role model to my kids and of course for my safety too.
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 May 10
well said my friend. keep on posting quality discussions and gain blockbuster responses. i am really proud of you friend for making it here. stay happy!
@cloud31 (5809)
15 May 10
Hello ms francisco, I'm doing the same sometimes, but as you said its good if we can think of our safety and being a model of the young ones.It would be great if we can follow traffic rules it benefit ourselves and of course to our family..Take care and Thank you for sharing!
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@pabreen (237)
• Philippines
15 May 10
I don't drive but at my age I try to abide with the traffic rules especially if I'm with my kids. I have to set them an example using the pedestrian lane and crossing the streets cautiously to avoid accidents. It's not nice to be always in a hurry.
@climber7565 (2579)
• United States
14 May 10
I don't know how it is on your part of the world, but over her in USA. The law is strict on that sense and the consequences are very expensive, not to mention lives and property would be on the line. So, why even question it? driving is not a right; its a privilege.
• United States
15 May 10
Well true as it maybe, I think is best to make it a law to worry about one's safety and that of those around us. After all that is the reason why we would welcome some laws for, help keep things under some sort of control.
@cloud31 (5809)
15 May 10
Exactly, safety would surely stop situation get worse, and that would make a better chance to materialize the rules.You are very right!Thanks for that!
@cloud31 (5809)
15 May 10
Hi climber, That's makes sense in your place, as for the rest of the country they were neglecting rules and no such strict law, as we had in my place the law is almost the same as in the US but most of the time there are still chances we can't avoid that to happened.Hope it won't change for better then.Thanks for sharing.And Have nice day ahead!
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
14 May 10
yes, my dear friend. for the more than 30 years i have been driving, i was apprehended by traffic policemen only twice, got a ticket twice and never figured in a collision, but was bumped once. i know for a fact, and i also preach, that wanton disregard for traffic laws can be fatal. it can result to collisions and other forms of accidents that can maim and even claim lives. to prove this, i've written a book on traffic rules and regulations for filipinos some years back. it was translated into three major dialects of the philippines and also tackled international driving practices. i also have an international driver's license... ironically, however, in one of my drives back home to kang-nam-du from a drinking in itaewon, i missed a red light and got a ticket two days later. the other ticket was issued when i parked at a no-parking area in yokohama, many years back.
@markleob (1902)
• Philippines
14 May 10
sometimes hahahah but i used to jaywalk most of the time.. . ahaha i am so bad.
@cloud31 (5809)
14 May 10
Jaywalking that's really funny I find myself mostly in that situation when there is a chance,Be extra careful next time.Thanks!
• Philippines
14 May 10
I remember when I visited a classmate somewhere in Commonwealth, I did not used the over pass for crossing, rather I run as fast as I could crossing the highway . I could ever imagine how much danger i entered and that is never right because I might hit by a car . Fortunately, it did not happen and even it did not happen to me, I don't try it anymore. I will be patience to use the long stairs of overpass for my life will be safe. Aside from that and after that experience I abide any traffic laws and regulation.
@cloud31 (5809)
15 May 10
Hey greccy, Sometimes its good to have a bit experienced to realized how we did a mistake,I'm happy you had finally know how would be the outcome of that, as I also given attention as of now. I'm glad you are now abiding traffic law and regulations for own safety.Take care!
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
14 May 10
hi cloud I do not drive but as a pedestrian I have jaywalked a few times and its not always smart to do that.now I try to find cross walks with traffic lights so I have a chance of getting across without being hit by an impatient Ca driver and most here are impatient specially with older people for some reason. I do wish on wide wide streets they would set the lights to wait a little longer for older p eople in cross walks as we cannot run as easily as twenty year olds can.
@cloud31 (5809)
15 May 10
Hello ms Hatley, That's pretty dangerous doing so, especially when cars are just so rush and they can't notice anyhow.Be extra careful next time,I suggest you have to wait for signals and always find the lane to cross for safer way.Take care!
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
14 May 10
Yes I always abide the traffic rules I don't want to be caught by a policeman it is a big shy to me.Anyway I don't know how to drive yet cause I don't have car, we have motorcycle but afraid to drive. It is a kind of vehicle that prone to accident and it is not a safety vehicle for me. I rather wish to practice in an automobile than motorcycle. I will always follow the rules for I don't want to be whistle by anybody heheheh. I will be careful in crossing the streets and see to it that it is the right way for passengers.
@cloud31 (5809)
15 May 10
Hello geniustiger, That's the best thing to do, I like your concepts about this,A good and law abider individual.Keep it up.
• Pamplona, Spain
24 Jan 13
Hiya cloud, None of us is perfect and I think we have all done something like that too. Personally I have not but the other day I was forced to run across a pedestrian crossings with the traffic lights that did not work and the cars did not go slow either they were crossing very fast so I made a run for it after getting fed up of waiting and being too polite as well. Have a great weekend.xxx
• United States
14 May 10
This is cool, no cloud I'm not good in abiding traffic regulations .lol.I often get caught for reckless driving.lol.
@cloud31 (5809)
14 May 10
Mostly when you know that it would be late for work and it seems we don't mind about driving regulations, maybe we can change both about reckless driving.Thanks!
• Philippines
14 May 10
NO.. and i don't plan to.. im only a teenager my parents don't allow me to drive.. but if i would i will not abide any traffic rules but when i have emergencies of course i can abide all rules.. who cares?? haha.. lol:)
@cloud31 (5809)
15 May 10
That's good if you can abide on traffic rules someday! Keep it up.As a pedestrian,i guess you are doing well.Thanks!
@rhodalyn (251)
• Philippines
14 May 10
i abide them sometimes..when im rushing,,i cross the street without following the pedestrian lane..hehe
@cloud31 (5809)
14 May 10
I also do the same sometimes,its funny but we can't avoid that,isn't it? Just take an extra care when you!
14 May 10
Not always I am doing the same as you, run to pedestrian lane with no go signals, and run in a highway lol bad, me.
@cloud31 (5809)
15 May 10
That's badand be a good law abider next time.Take care.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
15 May 10
I do try to abide by the safety laws for the safety of myself as well as others. It is much wiser to be safe, I live in a county full of curvy roads so the best way to be is safe with the speed especially.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
17 May 10
hi cloud. just like you, i have violated some traffic rules like entering no entry roads, driving at the side walk, parking in no parking zones, over speeding, etc. but i try to always abide by the rules most of the times. i remember i was caught and apprehended for over loading. the penalty at that time was still law but the time you will spend in processing to claim back the license is the big question. aside from the seminar you should attend, as this is one requirement for apprehended drivers.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
17 May 10
I'm really shocked at your driving habits. I always thought you were such a nice girl. I try hard to be a courteous and safe driver. I haven't had any kind of tickets in many years. I always hated throwing my money away on having to pay for traffic violations. Drive safely now!
@maezee (41988)
• United States
30 May 10
Ha ha..What a great question to attempt to answer. Ummm, no. Not to say that I'm reckless and endangering myself or others, but I tend to speed (never usually more than 15 over the speed limit, and usually only on the highways, where pretty much everyone does it), and sometimes - if it's later and no one is around, I'll turn on a red light (when it's no turn on red) or turn on a red arrow (even though you're supposed to wait for it to be green). I'll also make rolling stops ("California stops", is what they're called), but never anything major. I try not to disobey TOO many laws or do anything crazy like cut people off and whatnot, as that's really annoying!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
17 May 10
Well, the only traffic law that I will consciously not abide by is the speed limit. I've been a speeder for almost as long as I can remember, I know that I have a lead foot. Now, I know that there are other traffic laws that I will inadvertantly break from time to time, but they aren't something that I would intentionally do. When I am going a little faster than the speed limit I know that I still have control, but with other traffic laws, I don't really feel this is the case.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
16 May 10
There's always a temptation to. But I can't afford to be fined. The enforcement is very strict here. In a way that's good for everybody. It's also a good thing to abide to. If you know you have always abided traffic law and regulations you sleep well at night and have peace of mind. Thanks for the topic and have a good afternoon cloud!