Another traffic situation - Page 2

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

This was a major road (with traffic lights) - 3 lanes on each side - divided by a berm. The police were not present. Taking another route meant going down side streets with cars parked on both sides - making it difficult if there were traffic there for them to get out of the way.

I don't see the problem of pulling into a parking lot or turning on a side street to allow the other two lanes to merge right and get out of the way.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

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This was a major road (with traffic lights) - 3 lanes on each side - divided by a berm. The police were not present. Taking another route meant going down side streets with cars parked on both sides - making it difficult if there were traffic there for them to get out of the way.

I don't see the problem of pulling into a parking lot or turning on a side street to allow the other two lanes to merge right and get out of the way.

At least in the OH that is not what the laws state.

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occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

There is nothing confusing about it. Those in the far right lane move off the road onto the shoulder, the cars in the next lane move into the far right...After the emergency vehicles pass we all move back into the lanes where we were before. We all know what to do and we care enough about others, next time it could be us needing help, to do it.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

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This is the problem with so many multiple lane roads/highways and so much traffic today. It is very easy for there to be gridlock where people can't get over.

If those in the far right don't move over, then everyone to the left of them is stuck where they are, with nowhere to go either, both frightening and frustrating.

That is just another reason I like where I live. the biggest traffic jam we have is when there are multiple Amish buggies and wagons in a line, moving slowly up a hill, and we have to wait to pass until we can clear the hill and see the oncoming lane! LOL

That is frustrating when a horse and buggy won't pull over and let you pass. Sometimes, if the shoulder is wide enough, they'll just stay on it, making it easier for passing cars.

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

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There is nothing confusing about it. Those in the far right lane move off the road onto the shoulder, the cars in the next lane move into the far right...After the emergency vehicles pass we all move back into the lanes where we were before. We all know what to do and we care enough about others, next time it could be us needing help, to do it.

There was no shoulder. Immediately to the right of the right lane was a curb. As noted, there were parking lots and side streets available to turn into to get out of the way.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

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There is nothing confusing about it. Those in the far right lane move off the road onto the shoulder, the cars in the next lane move into the far right...After the emergency vehicles pass we all move back into the lanes where we were before. We all know what to do and we care enough about others, next time it could be us needing help, to do it.

According to OP there was no place to pull over, they would have to completely leave the road. Don't quite understand that, but guess it is possible. Emergency response vehicles should know that and avoid that area because of that limitation.

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Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

I just wonder how much of a delay there was in getting to the emergency. I hope the person needing the ambulance is all right.

And for those who WILL NOT turn into a parking lot because they insist they should not have to - I just have no words.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

Except for a country lane, I've never been on a multilane road where it didn't have a neutral space on either side. However, that being the case, then one moves as far as possible to the right leaving a third of one's lane for the driver in the next lane to move into.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

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I just wonder how much of a delay there was in getting to the emergency. I hope the person needing the ambulance is all right.

And for those who WILL NOT turn into a parking lot because they insist they should not have to - I just have no words.

Unless everyone is doing the same thing, nothing is accomplished. That is why we have laws to follow. So step off your high horse and petition the city to corret the issue on that road if you are that concerned.

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maestra · ‎03-09-2010

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In this case, there was no right shoulder - although as noted, there were plenty of places to get off the road for those in the far right lane.

It was a divided street with a middle berm so the only option for the emergency vehicles was to try another route.

I still say it is inexcusable for those in the right lane not to move off the road. I don't care what their schedule was or that they would be inconvenienced by having to then get back into traffic after the emergency vehicles passed. That's what you do.
The cars should not have to leave the road. That will just cause more confussion. If the emergency equipment does not have room to manuver around the stopped traffic, they should not be taking that route. Should that be the only option, police should have been there to direct the drivers.

state laws are pretty clear on this. Often an emergency doesnt allow there to xtra LE to handle traffic.

Get to the side of the road.