Why do they never stop at Zebra Crossings?

[ronnie50]

5 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

I believe this is allowed only if there is a special sign there, and it is safe to do so.

 

Yes, it's the blue sign in Thai language.

[GammaGlobulin]

Because they are not the RIGHT TYPE of crossings, and poorly designed....

 

If the crossings were designed properly, then vehicles would STOP when spikes are raised.

 

THIS is the way it should be done...!!!

 

 

 

[Nemises]

32 minutes ago, still kicking said:

You are not allowed to use the phone at all  

Oh yes you can! …but only as a navigational aide if the phone is mounted. 
 

 

[still kicking]

4 minutes ago, Nemises said:

Oh yes you can! …but only as a navigational aide if the phone is mounted. 
 

 

If it is mounted, it is not handheld 

• Illegal mobile phone use while driving includes: 1. holding it in your hand 2. resting on any part of your body (eg. your lap or shoulder) If you hold your phone or have it on your body, you will be fined even if you’re not operating the phone, or it’s turned off.

[Andre0720]

Because nobody knows what Zebra Crossings are for, in a land where the heavier vehicle has priority....

[suspectdevice]

I have noticed over the years that more vehicles and bikes are stopping at zebra crossings but i'm still on a 360 degree scan as there is always one who will ignore the other waiting vehicles.

[Nemises]

1 hour ago, still kicking said:

If it is mounted, it is not handheld

Correct, and it’s still a phone and you are allowed to use it - which is contrary to your statement of “you are not allowed to use a phone at all”. 

[scorecard]

6 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Also if you are caught using your cellphone while going through a school area you're toast.

Sure, In most Australian states (maybe all) using a cellphone at any time when you are behind the wheel is totally forbidden no matter what the circumstances, and very severe punishments applied. And the above strongly endorsed by the public.

 

And as mentioned using a cellphone while going through a school area you're toast the punishment is very severe, probably including license cancelled for life.  And the above strongly endorsed by the public.

 

[KannikaP]

5 hours ago, baansgr said:

Why don't pedestrians.look where they are going..wondering around with their head up their backsides...

Or down on their phones

 

[KannikaP]

37 minutes ago, Nemises said:

Correct, and it’s still a phone and you are allowed to use it - which is contrary to your statement of “you are not allowed to use a phone at all”. 

And aren't the displays in most modern cars more distracting than a mounted phone, when you can check your tyre pressures while coming up to a Zebra crossing?

[Andrew Dwyer]

16 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

And aren't the displays in most modern cars more distracting than a mounted phone, when you can check your tyre pressures while coming up to a Zebra crossing?

Can play YouTube videos on the go on some cars now ……. madness !

[Screaming]

The Thais do not stop at Zebra crossings because they do not care for anyone but themselves. They are ignorant uneducated people living in a third world slum. I see it everyday.

[Robert_Smith]

2 minutes ago, Screaming said:

The Thais do not stop at Zebra crossings because they do not care for anyone but themselves. They are ignorant uneducated people living in a third world slum. I see it everyday.

Totally agree.

 

regards,

bob.