Dear Editor:
Re: Driver’s Advice to ‘Petextrians’: Hurry Along, Feb. 8 Mailbox.
When did it become legal to perform a U-turn anywhere you want on B.C. streets? It seems to be a nasty habit of drivers on the North Shore. I can’t tell you how many times I see this and have almost been a victim of this practice.
RoadSense for Drivers: the B.C. Safe Driving Guide puts it more simply by stating that U-turns are illegal if they interfere with other traffic and where a municipal bylaw prohibits them.
And don’t get me started on drivers who kindly stop for pedestrians in the middle of an uncontrolled block. (Stopping mid-block) makes the pedestrian more at risk when they attempt to cross due to second lane or hidden lane changing.
Parents, you are not showing your children good driving etiquette or safety procedures, thinking you’re being a good driver, when you do this or teaching your kids how to jaywalk.
Please read the rules to avoid fines or worse tragedy, which we read or hear about every day. Your mistakes may cause traffic delay or worse.
Remember when you got your licence and you were told to drive defensively?
RJ Harvey
North Vancouver
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