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20 minutes ago, G_Money said:

The rule of gross tonnage wins every time.

 

Especially in Thailand.

 

Indeed...  Sometimes its difficult to see these crossing when splitting traffic... 

 

But... when riding a motorcycle and all other vehicle have stopped - any rider with a sense of defensive riding also stops, who knows why the car traffic has stopped so its taking a huge risk to continue on past at speed... this is a perfect example of Thai Riding (and often driving)... where observation is somewhat lacking.

 

There is also the cultural facet were stopping is often the last resort for most driving and riding - thus I'd agree with those, who in other threads have suggested that all Pedestrian Crossing should be 'controlled by traffic lights'....

 

I know the example of the light controlled pedestrian crossings in Pattaya will be used and that everyone ignores the lights anyway (even police)...  But really, this is a measure of how uncivilised a location can be - the Police really should be held to greater account for doing their job.

 

 

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12 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Indeed...  Sometimes its difficult to see these crossing when splitting traffic... 

 

But... when riding a motorcycle and all other vehicle have stopped - any rider with a sense of defensive riding also stops, who knows why the car traffic has stopped so its taking a huge risk to continue on past at speed... this is a perfect example of Thai Riding (and often driving)... where observation is somewhat lacking.

 

There is also the cultural facet were stopping is often the last resort for most driving and riding - thus I'd agree with those, who in other threads have suggested that all Pedestrian Crossing should be 'controlled by traffic lights'....

 

I know the example of the light controlled pedestrian crossings in Pattaya will be used and that everyone ignores the lights anyway (even police)...  But really, this is a measure of how uncivilised a location can be - the Police really should be held to greater account for doing their job.

 

 


I agree with what you said.

 

Right of way means nothing at those zebra crossings.  I view them as recommendations and consider myself fortunate if all goes according to plan.

 

Proceed with caution even if others have stopped.  
 

It appeared she proceeded without looking at the lane of the fast motorbike.

 

I’ve learned to look both ways crossing a one way street for the motorbike driver going against traffic.  TIT.

 

 

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13 hours ago, G_Money said:

I’ve learned to look both ways crossing a one way street for the motorbike driver going against traffic.

I also wave my hands towards any oncoming vehicles in both directions like a "hello see me." The idea is people in cars and motor bikes may be focused looking further beyond the crosswalk or memorized by heavy or fast traffic that they don't mentally "see" the occupied cross walk.

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2 hours ago, Srikcir said:

I also wave my hands towards any oncoming vehicles in both directions like a "hello see me." The idea is people in cars and motor bikes may be focused looking further beyond the crosswalk or memorized by heavy or fast traffic that they don't mentally "see" the occupied cross walk.


That and being on their phones.

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