Road design, safety and Vision Zero

[panamaniac]

I've been in a situation where the pedestrian is at a corner and doesn't proceed when they have the ROW, and then unexpectedly steps out without checking that the way is clear on more than one occasion. Without the full details of this particular case, I don't think it's reasonable to assume that there was a miscarriage of justice.

*shrugs*...you do you.

Most pedestrians aren't suicidal...and I have a low opinion of our police, I think it's quite likely to be a miscarriage of justice.

I mean, think about it, unless the driver has dashcam footage, how do you even prove the pedestrian jumped out in front. And even when the police have footage of a crime, it usually takes days or months to file charges.

Yes, I suppose the pedestrian could be suicidal.  Impact marks on the side, rather than the front, of the vehicle would also be an indication.  In many cases, I imagine that there are witnesses.  The possibilities are many ...