• loutr@sh.itjust.works
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    18 days ago

    In France you’re supposed to use crosswalks but drivers are always responsible if an accident occurs. Most drivers stop to let pedestrian across on crosswalks.

    Except in Paris where drivers are entirely unaware of the concept of crosswalks. So most crosswalks have dedicated traffic lights, and those that don’t might as well not exist.

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      18 days ago

      Are drivers in Paris even aware of the sidewalks? I was almost run over by a motorcycle on a sidewalk in Paris 20 years ago

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      18 days ago

      Spent the better part of a week in naples earlier this year.

      In naples you have crossing points but no lights as far as i can tell. traffic is constant so you like kind of have to walk out in traffic and hope it either stops or drives/rides around you.

      Was an interesting adjustment i had to make