Do you Respect Traffic Rules and Regulations?(",)

@lani0529 (1722)
Philippines
March 10, 2007 10:28pm CST
I wonder how many of us still obey the traffic rules and regulations. Do you stop when the red light is on? Or do you cross the pedestrian only when the green walking man is on? I for one, really tried to stop and wait. But, sometimes, when I'm in a hurry and there's little vehicle only, I crossed even if its still red. Have you experienced being caught by the police officer for J-walking or speeding beyond limit? Hope you'll share and discuss it here... Join me and let's have fun.(",)
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42 responses
@earth2jacq (1502)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
I have always believed in the saying "it is better to be safe than to be sorry". I do wait for the green walking man but ofcourse if there really is no vehicle (checked and double checked) then I cross the street. I always use the overpass and underpass as well I don't mind climbing and descending a few steps (I think of it as an exercise) than to be accidentally hit by a fast vehicle. I do drive my car sometimes that is why I hate people who just cross the street without checking if there are passing vehicles it is as if they expect that the car will stop for them. In my place many people are hit constantly. I do not blame the drivers but I blame the pedestrians instead because they should be responsible enough to know which roads they should cross or shouldn't cross
• Philippines
17 Mar 07
Thank you
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
5 Apr 07
You are very much welcome!(",) Have a great day!(",)
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Good point earth! Thanks for sharing your views!(",) Have a safe day!
@lvap0628 (731)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
I do obey traffic rules with regards to pedestrian crossing. However when I see other people crossing the street even with the red light still on and there's no vehicle coming, i cross the street with them. (LOL)
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
You just go with the minority.heheh..I did have the same experience but this time I really wait so that others will also immulate me.(",)
@cruzades (659)
• Philippines
11 Mar 07
I used to stop when the red light is on, I tell it won't harm you, those gadgets are there to protect us (motorist) not just a display or something. Yes, I was caught once as a Jaywalker, it is just I did it intentionally, it is because, I'm not aware about the "new" city ordinance when that happened. But ignorance doesn't excuses me, I paid the price.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
11 Mar 07
As the well-known saying states that " Ignorance to the law excuses no one." It's good that you've learned from that experience. Did they imprison you? How much did you pay?(",)
@cruzades (659)
• Philippines
11 Mar 07
No they didn't, they just asked me to choose whether a community works or just pay the fine of 100php, since I'm in a hurry that day, I choose to pay the fine. Since then, I'm started to get paranoid everytime I'm crossing the street, LOLz.. ^^
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Hehehehe..Don't be so paranoid..but I guess it heplps alot to be careful always...(",)
@hartnsoul (558)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
I admit I don't get to follow all traffic rules and regulations. Not to be delinquent or anything, but I am not the perfect kind. I am but human who makes mistakes. I commit the same mistakes you mentioned. But of course I don't do it all the time. I should start being a good example to my child even if she doesn't understand these things yet.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
What's important s that you acknowledge that you made mistakes and is willing to change and follow the rules as much as you could. It's nice to know that you are setting as a good example to your child. I salute you! Good day!(",)
• United States
12 Mar 07
I'd say I cross sometimes in the middle of the street. Dont we all? I'd say I speed the normal limit. But I'd never run a red light cause most of them in our area at least they have cameras so you'd get a ticket. I've ran one red light so far in my life. My sister does run stop signs sometimes not on purpose. Sometimes just speed through the yellow, if its better to keep going then to stop for sure!
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Nice to hear from you! Just be careful while driving..have a safe day!(",)
@bluewings (3857)
11 Mar 07
Well, I have never been caught by a traffic control officer.I always obey the rules ,sometimes a little too much,lol i.e even when nobody is watching.I think it's for our benefit and safety.So,not following them is setting wrong examples which eventually will raise the chances of accidents.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Ah..okay. I got your point.(",) Thanks for clearing it up...(",)
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Should you only obey when there is someone watching?(",) It's good to know that you are keeping the rules. Keep that up! Enjoy your day!
@bluewings (3857)
12 Mar 07
No, but I go by the rules even when there is no traffic on the road past midnight.That's why I said even when no one is watching.
@chardyme (1631)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
yes i do respect the traffic rules and i obey them.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Nice to hear from you chardyme! Keep that up!(",)
• India
5 Apr 07
In my city the traffic rules are must to obey or one how and where will be caught,so need to follow the rules ,even there is dangerous of being getting severe hurt.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
5 Apr 07
You are absolutely right!(",) Thanks for sharing koolraj!(",) Happy posting!(",)
@seamonkey (1976)
• Ireland
16 Mar 07
Yes, generally. The only time I didn't was when I had an old mustang that had to be kept above a certain RPM until it warmed up or it'd stall out. Quite a few 'California stops' were done in Besty before that got fixed!
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
18 Mar 07
Thanks for sharing.(",) Have a great day!
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
17 Mar 07
I believe that we should follow the traffic rules and regulations to avoid accidents...It's created for a reason...You help our country in maintaining a good image to visitors and other countries...
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
18 Mar 07
Yup, you are right audrey! Keep it up!(",) 4 more posts and you will have your star with your rating.(",) Let me be the first one to say congratulations!(",)
• India
14 Mar 07
O this is very common phenomena for me..I have been caught many times while passing the signal.But i know its a wrong thing to do.We must obey the traffic rules.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
16 Mar 07
Hi tsharma! Thanks for dropping by!(",) Hope everyone will listen to you, taking from your very own experience. Enjoy your day!
@achuchu2 (32)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
When I was a new driver, I would disregard the traffic signs when I know that there is hardly any other vehicle around. But as time went on, I have learned that quite a large number of accidents happen because of this. So, I am now an obedient driver. Although I must admit that there are times when I am so tempted to forget that there are rules to be followed when driving. Hehe.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Hello!(",) Its nice of you to drop by an share your view. Thanks and keep following the rules!(",)
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
7 Apr 07
Yes, I still obey traffic rules and regulations. It is there for safety and for your own protection. I have been in a traffic accident once and I was crossing an intersection when suddenly baam I hit a car crossing from the other side. Eventually he lost the argument because it's green on my side and he took the risk crossing. So it pays when you follow the rules and regulations.
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@niang03 (147)
• China
8 May 07
People here sometimes don't obey the rules,so do i.LOL.When i'm in a hurry,yeah..i can't be patient..i crossed the road before the green walking is on or sometimes when green walking man is off..but i never caught by the police officer,lucky me :)).Now,there is rules said if u don't obey the rules,you should pay for a great of amount if u caught by the police officer..so,start now i should really obey the rules.LOL.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
8 May 07
Hello niang03!(",) Good day! I do hope you won't be caught by the police. Drivel safely!(",)
@skynyrd (15)
• United States
11 Mar 07
i obey traffic rules once almost got a ticket for not wearing the seat belt.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Hi sky! Better be careful next time. Be sure to wear your seat belt.(",)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Actually I don't have a car, so I just ride on jeepneys or bus for travel. So I can not say as of now if I obey the stop and go matter. But speaking of pedestrian crossing, well, I am the hard headed type of person, I sometimes don't cross the lane for pedestrian. I will walk even if it is not for people crossing. Sometimes also I crossed the street even if the traffice light says it is go. I am a bad citizen sometimes but I am trying to become good. I hope I can obey the traffic rules.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
I sure hope that you will. It is for your own safety. Take care and please be careful.(",)
• India
11 Mar 07
yea...i do....m a lil scared of geeting cot...ofcoz....n m worried bout others too.coz maybe while m breakin the signal.....i mite harm sum1 else who's not doing nething wrong......i bv in slow driving even if m late...although i leave a lil early for important chores!!!!!well!!!!my sis has been cot several times...she's a wicked lady....lol!!!!
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Better tell your sister to be careful next time to avoid getting caught.(",) Nice day!
• Malaysia
11 Mar 07
i don have a experience from being caught by police man but i some time break the traffic law if i have emergency but most time i dont break the rules.. i dont stop if there is no pedestrian at the pedestrian cross and the light are red. what the use of stooping right hehehhe...
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Heehehe..you are right right.(",) Keep following the rules.(",)Great day!
• United States
11 Mar 07
I think you'll be hard up to find someone who follows all the traffic rules and regulations all of the time. How many times have you seen a person run a yellow? Or someone forget to use their turn signal? I'm guilty of both.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
There is still time to change that attitude and start being careful and obey the traffic rules. There are still many law-abiding citizen..Hope you wil have time to read other responses for you to believe. Thanks for dropping by. Enjoy your day!
• United States
11 Mar 07
I respect them and follow them aswell because if you don't you can wind up hurting someone. claire
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Hi claire! Thanks for sharing! Have a safe day!(",)