Disregard for traffic safety puts everyone in danger
In such times of strong national and international issues, it’s sometimes hard to remember those who are closest to home. I don’t mean state or even local politics, but something much more important to everyday living: traffic safety.
Since moving to Eugene three years ago, I have become more and more appalled at my fellow citizens’ difficulty following the most basic of traffic laws. I dread four-way stops, for I never know who will think it is their right of way; I’m afraid for children when I see stop signs run near daycare centers. But by far, the most common violation I see is the running of traffic lights. I regularly see yellow and even red lights run with total disregard for the safety of pedestrians and fellow drivers. Yes, it is frustrating to wait for a light at times, but that is no reason to endanger yourself and others.
In closing, I’d like to encourage everyone to have another look at the Oregon driver’s manual. Remember, traffic laws aren’t created to hinder us, but instead to keep us safe.

Murray Sampson

Eugene