I hate driving in the rain and being a pedestrian, and this is why
27
Nov
2006
Dear driver who hit my sister this evening,
You might want to take a look at the Kansas Driving Handbook, available online in a handy PDF.
Sections of note:
- Speed and speed restrictions, page 11. Hint: the Kansas basic speed law means you’re supposed to slow down when it’s raining.
- Drivers and pedestrians, page 23. Hint: pay special attention to the first rule listed for drivers, which says, “If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.” The introduction to that section is also relevant: “A pedestrian sometimes does thoughtless or foolish things. But, in spite of this, if your vehicle is under control at all times you should be able to avoid hitting him.”
Besides the black eye and some soreness, my sister will probably be perfectly fine. But jeez, slow down when you’re driving on campus. Hell, when you’re anywhere near campus.
Love,
Katie,
who is more likely to hit a parked car than a moving person, mostly because I’m an idiot
