[nagdu] Washington - Guide dog killed crossing Kennewick street

[Albert J Rizzi]

No, not unless and until there are audible crossing signs to allow for our
choice to ignore said signage and then perhaps only then could I see a
lawyer attempting to make that case. However, an elementary glance at the
laws as they pertain to pedestrians of all abilities make the drivers
responsible  for taking all actions to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Now, how
all that would play out in court should it go that far is only to be decided
in a court room. But first and foremost, blind or not the laws as written
require that all drivers yield the right of way to a pedestrian, unless that
is a specific law includes guidelines pointing out specifically that a
drivers responsibility is waived if a pedestrian crosses against the light.
I have yet to see any statute expressly making such a statement. If you can
find one share it here could make the discussion a little more interesting.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Dan Weiner
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:09 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Washington - Guide dog killed crossing Kennewick street

, a hypothetical question, guys.
Now, whether we like to admit it or now, all of us have crossed against the
light at least once.
There's no moving traffic, or the cars turn in strange ways or something.
So, if we cross against the light, but not deliberately in to traffic, what
would be the implications of that?
Would you then say that we have partial responsibility?

Dan W. and the big boy, Carter  


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