Respect pedestrians!

Respect pedestrians!

From Pikiran Rakyat

Although I am not motorist, I want to have the same rights as
other road users. Everyday on my way home after work I have to
cross the street at the traffic lights on Jl. Kopo. All
pedestrians are supposed to be able to cross the street there
freely and without fear. But in reality, crossing the street is
surprisingly dangerous. While crossing the street when the light
for traffic is red, a vehicle may came speeding at you quite
unexpectedly.

I wonder whether some motorists are ignorant of the meaning of
a red light. Or they believe that they alone have the right to
use the road.

It is even more shocking when a person driving a car with red
number plates (government car) behaves carelessly. They are
supposed to be more disciplined than others and thus should be
able to respect pedestrians. Imagine if because of their
irresponsible driving they hit a small child, pregnant woman, or
elderly person!

Discipline and mental attitudes should come out of social
awareness and should not be solely governed by the presence of
police on public roads.

DYAH DS

Bandung, West Java