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Flashing reds are based entirely off of how long it takes an "average" person to cross. As a relatively tall young adult, I walk much faster than the "average,"
by LeafStorm 13y ago
Flashing reds are based entirely off of how long it takes an "average" person to cross. As a relatively tall young adult, I walk much faster than the "average," so I can frequently make it across by walking even if it's been flashing red for a few seconds. Furthermore, the "Don't Walk" sign becoming solid is timed to correspond to the yellow lights appearing for the parallel traffic, so the opposing traffic won't start moving for a few seconds after the "Don't Walk" signs appear.
(Disclaimer: This is based on Raleigh, NC's traffic lights. I don't know what level this is standardized at.)
- ztrerwtr56 13y agoUnfortunately observing lights will not always provide the correct rules, it's easier to read the rulebook. http://peds.org/resources/pedestrian_right_of_way/ http://peds.org/resources/pedestrian_right_of_way/ Start reading at: Pedestrian control signals Also: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/handbook/section3.3.0.shtml http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/handbook/secti... http://www.durham.ca/print.asp?nr=/departments/works/roads/traffic/pedestriansafety.htm http://www.durham.ca/print.asp?nr=/departments/works/roads/t...