Does anyone else think that Maine’s crosswalk law is not necessarily a good idea?
Let me start by saying that this is an opinion article. I usually report news, filled with facts, but sometimes I just feel like speaking out when I feel passionately about something. And Maine’s crosswalk law definitely brings out some strong feelings.
Over the weekend, I was on South Main Street in Brewer and saw a young man, waiting at the edge of a crosswalk. I stopped. He started to step out, but realized the car coming the other way was not slowing down, because they hadn’t spotted him. He hesitated, and the other vehicle’s driver finally saw him and stopped, as well. He was smart. He didn’t assume the other vehicle would stop.