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8 Pedistrians Killed in My Area

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ServoScanMan, Sep 6, 2008.

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  1. samiam

    samiam Antipodean Prius Poster

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    I would like an ambulance siren on my prius. Imagine how many pedestrians I could startle then ;-)
     
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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  3. ServoScanMan

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    You are absolutely correct. All the pedistrians in the area where killed by pickups, SUVs, and one by a Ford Mustang - none by a hybrid. I have heard no outcry to have these vehicles make noise. I personally wish it was against the law for motorcycles to have open pipes. I think they are too loud but that's not the topic here.
     
    #23 ServoScanMan, Sep 9, 2008
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    I guess from now on, I'll include the news articles just for you ;) Try searching for Troy, Eddy, West, etc. And that's not West Texas but West,Tx. All of these towns are in my area. My little village doesn't even have a traffic light. The last pedistrian killed in Lorena was killed by a freight train and the train was blasting it's horn. The pedistrian was walking on the tracks.
     
    #24 ServoScanMan, Sep 9, 2008
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    Was the pedestrian distracted (e.g. wearing an I-Pod or some such device), deaf, or just trying to commit suicide?

    It's really bad when Trains need extra noise makers and flashing lights (above and beyond whistles, bells, lighted gates/bars with bells, warning signs, etc).
     
    #25 Codyroo, Sep 9, 2008
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