๐ถ Quebecโs road safety authority once turned an ordinary crosswalk into a barrier that physically forced drivers to stop for pedestrians.
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The stunt was created by the SAAQ in Montrรฉal as part of its 2019 pedestrian safety campaign.
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After showing drivers repeatedly failing to yield, the yellow crosswalk strips suddenly rose vertically from the road when pedestrians approached.
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The raised panels formed a temporary wall across the lane, leaving approaching drivers with no choice but to stop.
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Written across the barrier was the message: โCrosswalks protect pedestrians. Thank you for stopping.โ
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The installation was a publicity stunt rather than a permanent traffic system, designed to remind drivers that pedestrians already have priority at marked crossings.
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Sometimes the simplest way to make people understand a rule is to make ignoring it impossible.
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Would something like this actually make drivers more respectful of crosswalks?
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What are your thoughts? ๐ค๐ญ
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