Stop Texting and Driving!

I pressed the crosswalk button to cross the street in my neighbourhood, and the lights began flashing. I made sure to check that the cars on both my left and right had stopped before I started to cross. It’s a good thing I kept looking, because just one more step and I would’ve been hit by a car coming from my right.

Now, when people see a pedestrian crossing sign with flashing lights, they’re supposed to slow down or come to a complete stop, right? Well, apparently not this driver (looked to be in her teens). She just kept going. I can only assume she didn’t notice the lights or me, because she was too busy texting 🙄

A big thanks to the driver on my left for honking to get her attention, but it didn’t help. She still didn’t bother to look up from her damn phone before nearly running me over.