A follow-up to your Feb. 24 story regarding speeding on Downes Road.
This road is only one of almost every roadway in Abbotsford, dare I say the Lower Mainland, that is apparently a racetrack for so many motorists.
Anyone driving the speed limit is considered a hindrance and must be passed at the soonest, even if it is the most dangerous, moment.
And stop at a stop sign or red light before turning? Are you crazy? It may slow the person down, and we all know they are more important than anyone else, even if they run you down proving it!
Many of these careless drivers I observe have an “N” or “L” on their vehicle, meaning they haven’t had a licence that long. Did they obtain the privilege to operate a motor vehicle driving like that when they received their licence?
Enforcement is almost nil.
Many of us have become so sloppy in our driving habits, we are not aware of breaking the road rules.
Crosswalks around here are not safe. Just try stopping to let a pedestrian cross and see how many drivers simply attempt to get around in order not to lose 1.3 seconds of their important life,even if it may mean taking yours. Abbotsford drivers, please slow down.
None of us gets out of here alive. Why rush it?
Chuck Shirritt
