Do you really obey the traffic rule?

United States
December 29, 2006 11:29pm CST
I can hardly see people stopping at yellow light. Even I have seen people driving through red light. How about you? Do you follow the traffic rules when driving?
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@ossie16d (11821)
• Australia
5 Jan 07
Yes we do obey the traffic rules because they are there for our own protection. We do not speed, go through red lights, cross over double lines etc. It is just not worth the risk, as there could be some other idiot coming the other way who is doing exactly the same. We find that we get there just as quick driving at our own speed as those who speed do, and it is not unusual for us to pass someone who has gone speeding past us. You know that traffic policeman waiting ahead, well he just got the speeder. The other thing is that I am not prepared to give the government any more of my money, so obey the rules and take care. We have seen far too many accidents on the roads as a result of stupidity on the part of the driver and quite honestly, we do not want to be one of the statistics.
• United States
8 Jan 07
Safe and smart driving:). Thanks for your reply.
@ossie16d (11821)
• Australia
13 Feb 07
Thanks very much for giving me best response to this discussion sweetlady, and it is really appreciated. :)
• India
30 Dec 06
OF course , I obey traffic rules , i dont speed , i always wear a helmet. Though usualy I tend to push it when it comes to yellow light!! havent crossed red though!!
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• United States
30 Dec 06
Thats good. Thanks for your reply.
• United States
30 Dec 06
I always slow down for the yellow light, but if I am at the light and I am about to pass throught it, I will proceed. It is safer to keep going than to stop abruptly.
• Nigeria
8 Jan 07
yes i do obey the traffic rules were i live not abiding to the rules might result to one having an accident so i do obey them and moreover fines are been payed.
@AJEESH1 (372)
• India
30 Dec 06
yes i.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
21 Jan 07
I obey all the traffic rules. This way I should never be in the wrong if an accident happens but I have to admit that my foot does get heavy sometimes if I am listening to a really good song. I do try to remember to go easy on the gas.
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@ssh123 (31073)
• India
7 Jan 07
Yes. I had to obey. Otherwise the cops with a speed bikes chase you and one should land up in paying $3 as fine and some times one has to attend the traffic courts.
• United States
12 Jan 07
Thanks for your response ssh.
• India
15 Feb 07
not exactly
@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
18 Feb 07
I do my best to follow all traffic rules, and you can see that on my driving record. I do not think anyone is perfect, but is pays off in safety, and lower insurance rates. It is a good example for your kids, as well.
@mysiraylon (1102)
• United States
25 May 07
I am a good traffic regulations abiding citizen. Not beating the red light and reducing speed when the light turns yellow. I am not using the shoulders, unless necessary, these are for ambulance and Cops. No over speeding, where the max I do is about 10 mph above the limit but usually on average of 5mph. I am hoping drivers must be responsible enough to anticipate the trfic ahead, and oh one more thing I never drink and drive.
• India
5 Jun 07
yes, i try to obey the traffic rules all the times. because, by breaking the traffic rule i am not only putting myself st danger, but also putting lives of others in danger. And no one has the right to put others life in danger.
@merkava (1225)
• Philippines
18 Feb 07
I do my best to obey it. But when it's around the wee hours in the morning and there's not a vehicle in sight I'm always tempted to just pass through but I'm still aware that there are cameras around so I'm not going to risk it. However, there are exceptions to that rule like when I have an emergency to go to or if I'm being chased by armed men. I can't just stop and make myself a sitting target, it's better to move and dodge.
@bufu2u (445)
• China
18 Feb 07
Of course i obey the traffic light.I do not want to take my life dangerous at the traffic.Waiting for the green light will wast some time,but i think my life is most important than the short time.
@rovelle (178)
• Singapore
15 Feb 07
I admit i do something breach traffic safety but not major ones. Things such as parking at double yellow lines, making illegal U-turns, and not stopping at yellow light. But driving through red light is certainly a big no-no and i certainly hate drivers who do not give way to pedestrian at the zebra crossing. But i believe sometimes the traffic rules have to extend to regulate pedestrians too. Jay-walking is a major problem for drivers and cyclists on the highway also poses as a major hazard
@runsgame (2031)
• India
14 Feb 07
of course, i obey always and it is mandatory also in india to follow the traffic rules. the police over here are wandering for the defaulters and the defaulters will be punished then and there with a fine of at least rs.1000 for each not obeying . i also hate the persons who do not follow the traffic rules.
@albert2412 (1782)
• United States
15 Feb 07
Where I live here in Texas they are starting to install cameras at the traffic lights. If you go through the light when it is red the police that your picture and mail you a traffic ticket. People used to go through the lights when they were red, but these cameras have stopped this from happening. I always try to obey the traffic laws.
• India
14 Feb 07
You see the follwoing ot traffic signals rules are for our safety. And more over if you think you are good driver then who knows the other ones. So when you dont know the other ones situation about the driving its wise decision to follow the traffic rules.
@adidas7878 (1891)
• United States
15 Feb 07
well i tried to, but sometime it is kinda of hard you know, i dont really stop for yellow light unless i am too far back, when i was in downtown chicago, is see alot of people go through redlight, it is like read light and than 5 more people after that go through it, and the first time i was down there i was freak out. never seem so many people done that.
• Pakistan
14 Feb 07
I have a bike so as I am young I like to ride fast but I follow almost all the traffic rules because breaking the rules can result in serious injury
• Philippines
15 Feb 07
I do, definitely. When I see the traffic light turn yellow, I slow down instead of speeding up. I've seen two incidents of a vehicles trying to beat the red light and got into a crash. Being careful on the road not only saves our lives, but others as well. It's really better to be safe than sorry.