STOP Sign

Traffic circle is the "correct" name according to whom? They are called Islands, Rotary's and round a bouts amongst other things I'm sure depending on your geographic location or upbringing.

 

I did not say people should be speeding, I said it slowed progress of traffic. A 1mph speed limit would appease i'm sure but I did not say I wish to drive faster.

Again, no statistics have been produced, only anecdotal evidence and opinion. Mine is no more incorrect than anyone else's - that's why it's called an opinion.

 

I seem to have antagonized a couple of people and that wasn't my intent as a newbie here. I will bow out of this thread. Have what remains of a pleasant evening all.

 

I was just saying that traffic in a residential neighborhood, which is what the OP was talking about, should be slow. I'm sure we can agree that there are 4-way stops on non-residential streets that could be handled in a more efficient manner. However, all drivers should follow the traffic laws even if we don't agree with the necessity of them.

 

I just think its interesting that this thread is almost a year old.......

 

but- have you ever BEEN to a soccer game? that is the real question here...

 

Not having an accident just means you haven't tried to occupy a space at the same time as another driver...sounds like you're lucky!

As for the ticket, that just tells me I haven't spent enough time in Broadlands!!

 

I was just frozen when I watched a gray small SUV, female Asian driver holding a cup of coffee, relaxed, not texting or on the phone drive on Claiborne and approach Ridgeway going about 35-40 mpg and go right through the stop sign without slowing down or slight awareness of the stop sign.

I watched this happen because I briefly stopped on the corner of Claiborne and Ridgeway to turn right as she was approaching.

I just sat there and could not believe this was actually happening in front of my eyes and watched it like a movie.

WOW!