There is something that you have forgotten. Roads are for pedestrians, and bicycles by default. The state "lends" you the roads, through a contract. That contract is signed by you, stating that you will abide by the guidelines provided.
However, there is no contract to operate shoes, nor bikes for that matter. Drivers of automobiles, and commercial vehicles have signed that they will be responsible for maintaining control of their vehicles, and drive within the rules of the road. In the case of Tracey Sperling, Brett, and this latest incident, there was clear evidence that the motor vehicle operators failed to maintain control of their vehicles, and abide by the laws that they agreed to.
EDUCATION is needed:
Operating a motor vehicle is a privilege, Not a right. When someone signs their drivers license, they are agreeing to a CONTRACT. Bicycles, and pedestrians do not have to sign a contract to move about the city. Bicycles and pedestrians do have the right to the roads.
When someone takes possession of a motor vehicle, they are responsible for what that vehicle does. Regardless of who made the mistake, there was a serious violation of the driver's contract. Let's make this really, really simple:
Samual Adams, I'd like to see legislation for the city of Portland as follows:
Hit a pedestrian/bicycle, lose your license, forever
Kill a pedestrian/bicyclist, lose your freedom, forever.
I have to drive everyday, for my job. Because of this, I am liable for EVERYTHING that my motor vehicle does. There is no excuse for hitting someone. When I am on the road, by default, I yield my right of way to pedestrians, and bicycles. It is my responsibility to my community. It is the oath that I took, when I signed my drivers contract.
I am willing to sign that contract, even with the legislation that I mentioned.
Education for drivers is needed
Lee,
There is something that you have forgotten. Roads are for pedestrians, and bicycles by default. The state "lends" you the roads, through a contract. That contract is signed by you, stating that you will abide by the guidelines provided.
However, there is no contract to operate shoes, nor bikes for that matter. Drivers of automobiles, and commercial vehicles have signed that they will be responsible for maintaining control of their vehicles, and drive within the rules of the road. In the case of Tracey Sperling, Brett, and this latest incident, there was clear evidence that the motor vehicle operators failed to maintain control of their vehicles, and abide by the laws that they agreed to.
EDUCATION is needed:
Operating a motor vehicle is a privilege, Not a right. When someone signs their drivers license, they are agreeing to a CONTRACT. Bicycles, and pedestrians do not have to sign a contract to move about the city. Bicycles and pedestrians do have the right to the roads.
When someone takes possession of a motor vehicle, they are responsible for what that vehicle does. Regardless of who made the mistake, there was a serious violation of the driver's contract. Let's make this really, really simple:
Samual Adams, I'd like to see legislation for the city of Portland as follows:
Hit a pedestrian/bicycle, lose your license, forever
Kill a pedestrian/bicyclist, lose your freedom, forever.
I have to drive everyday, for my job. Because of this, I am liable for EVERYTHING that my motor vehicle does. There is no excuse for hitting someone. When I am on the road, by default, I yield my right of way to pedestrians, and bicycles. It is my responsibility to my community. It is the oath that I took, when I signed my drivers contract.
I am willing to sign that contract, even with the legislation that I mentioned.