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I thought it was pretty funny, happened in my hometown of Vancouver Canada.
Sauce: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/pedestrian-kicks-mirror-vancouver-2019?fbclid=IwAR1fuzvtfMhI40RUICxWqk-QmAEla7H7qO1LFoI6j9waoGKkFcDuZGIymrs
Kbantar
Not nearly. He was hit, just not hard enough to knock him down.
cannonesshannah
ARE YOU SORRY NOW?
allthingsghibli
ped had right of way, but dark/in the rain/glare/wearing black... Sucks that potentially serious injury can result from an honest mistake.
Cereaza
"Nearly"
DinosaurArmyMajor
must've been satisfying watching it fly off like that
tarataqa
I was satisfied when I watched it fly off like that.
OneGuyWithSixGuns
♫ I'm looking at the man in my side-view mirra! I'm asking him to not kick it off! ♫
HomicidalDirtMuppet
As a pedestrian its also good to assume that drivers can't see you since they usually don't until it's too late
sassymcsassypants
Vancouverites are notoriously terrible drivers. Source: Brother moved there, I hear so many horror stories.
grannypanty
Theyre not that bad compared to Richmond drivers
TripleDane
"nearly"
aaronthe7
served,, slow the fuck down. and get off your icunt.
lowfunctioninggenius
Pedestrian is a darkwad in the rain. Driver legit didn’t see him.
battlebetter5772
Driver knew he deserved it
FemaleINTJ
If I hadn't been paying attention the other day my husband would have been hit just like this. He was looking at directions on his phone.
Baggsy13
Was it an advanced green for turning cars?
dancinshroom
Solid green is yield turning not advanced. It was the driver's responsibility to check for oncoming trafffic as well as peds crossing
GeorgeHWBushsGhost
This. I don't think the pedestrian should've been walking if the R-class had a protected left.
bangunit
It didn't - look to the right in the first frames, pedestrian walk light is lit, and the cars are turning on a solid green with no oncoming.
photodojo
I have almost clipped a guy before crossing the street. I honest to God didn't see him because of the Door Frame. Didn't see him at all.
JapanesePizza333
That's why I always do a weird owl head move, so I can see around the frame of the windows. (The pillar?)
JapanesePizza333
Sometimes, I make the sound too.
photodojo
Is it this move? https://media3.giphy.com/media/hcRjyAXqihoqY/giphy.gif?cid=3640f6095c494b18304c726f638daf69
JapanesePizza333
Nope. More side to side.
HumtyFuckty
Downtown Seattleite (same weather) can confirm that drivers CANT see you IN ALL BLACK IN THE DARK IN THE RAIN WITH CITY LIGHTS EVERYWHERE
HumtyFuckty
Like they teach you this shirt in first grade. I dont drive anymore but it is SOOOOO hard to see people like this in those conditions.
HumtyFuckty
Conclusion.... pedestrians is an asshole.
reverendbonobo
But we're chronically depressed because we live in Seattle. You expect us to not dress like Morrissey? Maybe I'm trying to die, goddamnit.
HumtyFuckty
My wardrobe is 80% black because of thesereasons. HOWEVER.... I make sure to wear a light pink nor white or some non black coat
HumtyFuckty
In bad conditions
AwwDamn321
I have had similar situations happen. They need to solve the problem of the A pillar obstruction the peripheral.
Mithi
Autonomous cars.
AwwDamn321
Or a wrap around glass windshield
Diehardx95
Doesn't help it's raining, dark, and he/she is wearing all black
volunteervancouver
Fuck you dad
Archeangel
And this is why you wear a reflective West on your jacket! Like honestly, people should overall be more attentive when it comes to traffic><
delpharseven
Why don't we start with the people controlling the one tonne boxes of steel and glass?
Archeangel
Responsibility to do what they can to make them visible and their intentions clear enough for everyone else to understand.
Archeangel
While true, that most drivers needs to open their eyes and also start to show everyone more respect while in traffic, it is also everyone's
MeTarzanYouUgly
Canadians are mean people!
RandAIFlagg
lolwut
qwijybo
ARE YOU SOORY? The pedistrian probably.
bobbynixon
This is Hong-couver. I would bet it's an asian lady driving. Good luck everybody.
lovethecapybara
Studied abroad with a bunch of Canadians. Some of the most inconsiderate assholes I've ever met.
tolcar128888
Exactly!
nateglen350
Both are Americans
samonster12
Rockageddon
I know little of bunny anatomy, is this creature a real thing? Is this CGI?
delpharseven
No?
tegfdd77
Yes?
r0b0tc0rpse
Crossing on do not walk, or at least in the final countdown, dressed in all back, in the rain... eh... honest mistake, no reason to kick.
LooseyGooseyBrett
You are as blind as the driver. The ped has a walk signal.
ladyjayinator
He had the right of way, you can see where it's giving the go ahead.
LeeDark
Pedestrian had the right of way by the looks of it.
solmazer
I'm not your speedbump, buddy.
delpharseven
I'm not your buddy, speedbump.
DukeOfChutney608
just pay attention, dont expect ppl to care about you and your safety.
pronoun
That's not the point.
MrNohbdy
What is?
pronoun
The mirror getting kicked off the car looks funny.
TheOriginalAmberRose
Always upvote instant karma.
bchbum6
Even in broad daylight, in bright clothing, crossing using a signal, some assholes STILL won't see the pedestrian...
delpharseven
I've been hit in broad daylight while making eye contact with the driver. Then she looked at me like I had popped up out of the ground.
caduceus7
R-class mirror, that's about $1200
donkeymoney
yeah it has a dumb blinker light, that triples the price.
beartato
The way the van stops too makes me think its the Mercedes automated stop in action. Probably never saw until he actually hit the guy.
Dukenukemx
Is that a Mercedes? The quality must be great if someone can just kick it off like that.
Mithi
It has to come off instead of ripping limbs from pedestrians.
xcqone
I guess Vancouver drivers suck, but isn't the pedestrian risking getting sued, if they can ID him on, let's say random Dashcam footage?
Fifofu
If anyone is remotely likely to get sued is the driver. And.... are you sampling <50 situations to say "Vancouver drivers suck"? Thats crazy
xcqone
A little late, but I based the "Vancouver drivers suck" on the statement in the article "in almost typical Vancouver fashion". And yeah 1/2
xcqone
driver should be fined & pay for any medical consequences, pedestrian should pay for mirror since he deliberately destroyed it. 2/2
xcqone
I mean you wouldn't call it karma if a driver would run over jaywalkers. Anyhow, sorry to the actually skilled Vancouver drivers.
kruug
Just because you were nearly hit doesn’t mean you get to damage the vehicle. Pedestrian is still on the hook for replacing the mirror.
Fifofu
Suing someone isn't something as easy as calling your mom & Justice usually doesn't pay premium for mild interactions. They are grown ups.
Fifofu
(they may not look like grown ups, but they are and they already know life is not fair)
schlummi
True, but then the driver would also be in trouble and gets points on his license + fine. So probably better for him to suck it up.
kruug
Why? He didn’t actually hit the person...
schlummi
He did. For failing to yield he would already be in trouble. But failing to yield and then running into a pedestrian is really bad.
whyohwhyohwhy1
dead right or dead wrong, dead is dead. Move your ass when you're in a cross walk, especially when the light has changed
Monkey1Overlord
He was moving perfectly fast enough considering it is raining. That van deserves worse than a mirror being removed.
dancinshroom
Sure sure. But that light didnt change. It was ped right of way (white walky man can be seen at the start)
whyohwhyohwhy1
Yep! He was dead right (almost). Not to mention wearing black clothes at night, in the rain, at night. No charges would be filed if smashed
dancinshroom
He has right of way... he could be wearing an invisibility cloak and still win the court.
whyohwhyohwhy1
mutual culpability. So his estate gets a settlement big enough to cover his funeral expences
triptolemus510
All black with a big ass white umbrella
QuitLookinAtMineAim
I love how people assume that rules will keep them safe, rather than looking around to see if their body is in physical danger.
TheGlow
Im looking for vacation time or a payday for my wife.
MiraMinx
Im assuming this is like American crosswalks and the crossing symbol and walkers right of way does not occur until after the Left Turn arrow
budestofbuds
Right of way bud
LykaiosUlric
Ight now tell the anti gun people this
bthighlander
Here lies the body of John O'Day Who died defending his right of way. The right was clear, his will was strong,
bthighlander
But he's just as dead as if he were wrong.
Bundacious
Watched a safety presentation on this. Always assume the failsafes are fucky. When they do go wonky, ruhhly bad shit can happen.
Wurstinator
So I guess you always walk around with a weapon to defend yourself because laws against murder won't keep you safe?
QuitLookinAtMineAim
I don't carry a gun all the time, if that's what you're asking. I wouldn't say i'm exactly defenseless either
Wurstinator
What's stopping someone with an assault rifle from shooting you up?
QuitLookinAtMineAim
A multitude of factors that each of which can be overcome, but probably won't, what's your point?
Wurstinator
Sounds to me like you assume some rules to keep you safe instead of making sure yourself that you are not in danger.
EveryGOPAccusationIsActuallyAnAdmission
It doesnt matter how right you are if youre dead.
SitDownAndStudy
sharK11
That's so true!
ShiftingPattern
I bargained with my mugger, but I'm pretty sure I was his first.
Waaahmbulance
My cousin managed to take the gun away from one of the 2 guys that got into her car, scared them away. I’d be dead or minus a car
Blud4BludGod
I love how people will blame a pedestrian when a car almost hits them? Wait, no, that's not right
TheLastBeerBender
This is the way you cross the street if you are in the mood to kick somebody's mirror off.
pfsar
The motorist is at fault. Plus you shouldn’t forget we live in a world where some people don’t have perfect hearing and/or eyesight.
DrJim
It’s not like he darts into the intersection.
Rockageddon
I am also from the time where the law was still fresh to give pedestrians the right away. It wasn't always a thing, I'm still cautious.
delpharseven
Go far enough back and pedestrians had the supreme right of way. Forget crossing the street, you could walk down it and cars had to wait.
Zimno
I don't care what law says what about right away, the giant 15 ton vehicle that can kill me always has the right away.
QuitLookinAtMineAim
It at least has my attention, and I'm ready to move if I can tell it's not going right
skincancerisfun
I'm going to go out on the widest of branches here and assume you see yourself as the driver of the 3000 pound car, and not the pedestrian.
QuitLookinAtMineAim
Not at all. I was commenting that when I'm a pedestrian, I don't leave my life in the hands of a driver I've never met. I keep aware of my
QuitLookinAtMineAim
Surroundings. That car wouldn't have gotten that close to me. The driver is at fault, for sure, but that won't heal your bones
skincancerisfun
And how do you do that? If that was me, I would have seen the car coming, but assumed it would come to a stop. The only alternative that I
skincancerisfun
see to that is running along the crossing to get out of the way before the cars move, or not crossing at all. Which option would you take?
boomtractor
Physics is only defeated by admin controls with the diligence of those around you.
pronoun
That's not the point at all.
morelikeconsham
That's entirely the point. While this pedestrian followed the rules, they also almost died by not paying attention. If I were part of this
morelikeconsham
guy's family, I don't care whether he is right, I care if he is alive.
SnapKylePop
The pedestrian had the right of way. You can see the "walk" sign lit on both sides of the screen at the beginning.
noReallyIamPrincessBob
We will write ‘he had the right of way’ on his tombstone then. Still dead, yo.
QuitLookinAtMineAim
Yes, I agree, but when I walk, I make sure that people see me. I'm astonished how many dumbfucks I've seen walk out in front of cars.
QuitLookinAtMineAim
Rules won't make you live; being right won't deliver oxygen to your brain
weirdozzie
bugeyetex
Try that shit in Mexico...
n0n53n53
This is also why reflective materials are important for pedestrians.
tmntmeetsmario
He's holding a white umbrella
dancinshroom
Do you just wear reflective material on the way back from work and or on a night out?
n0n53n53
If I was walking in the dark and rain, hells yes
Sheari
I used to actually. I worked half a mile from my home. Bought a hi-vis vest to take with me.
Stinger554
If you walk at night and you aren't wearing reflective material you should be; especially if you are going ti be wearing dark clothes.
dancinshroom
Dark clothes sure. not the best idea. I can count on zero hands the ammount of people I see with reflective clothing at 8pm...
FirePrinceZuzu
You must not be French then.
HomicidalDirtMuppet
I love in Toronto so I'm always watching for drivers not paying attention when I cross
spx39
Yeah but if you're hit it either means you're dead or you can sue. Win-win.
kadaeux
If I die I don't care, if I don't I can sue them. Win-win.
Bobeez
I live in Vancouver and yes, this sums up pedestrians in this city
firefighter26
This is why I've always taught my kids to have their heads up, make eye contact with drivers, and watch all directions when crossing. 1/2
firefighter26
2/2 And to assume that all drivers are idiots and can't see you. Knowing and following the rules, doesn't make you invincible or less dead.
delpharseven
I've been hit in broad daylight at a quiet intersection while making eye contact with the driver. What should I have done differently?
imn0tg00d
My dad used to say that there are plenty of dead people who had the right of way.
at1mp
Why doesn’t he say it anymore?
catwilsonaz
I always heard "would you rather be right or be dead?"
IWouldLikeToGetOffThisRideNowPlease
My pride immediately says right but I know that’s not the answer you’re looking for
Slausher
Errr i think you got the saying wrong because being right and not dead in this scenario is a win win loool
osnabb
While I agree with that statement, in this case the pedestrian had a green light, had almost crossed and the driver wasn't paying attention.
AnnoyingBoi
How do you know he had green light? I don't know but I do know the car had green light.
Waterman1
Intersection by my work is slightly angled. Makes the crosswalk always behind my A-pillar. Head move required to check.
ruferto
to be fair, i've been hit like that on a rainy night and on the reverse, almost hit someone cause of poor conditions. life happens.
joot
You can be "right" all the way to your grave. Don't count on a light to protect you. Pay attention when you cross.
vezondash
So never cross the street? Gotcha.
ElvisStarburst
How to Strawman 101: This guy ^
joot
If you can't pay attention, yeah, you're better off. And since your attention can't even hold 3 sentences, that might apply to you.
RepostFromLastWeek
Not necessarily true, the visibility is shit to begin with (dark and rainy) and the pedestrian is in the dead zone most of the time.
AtillatheGun
doesn't help they were wearing all black in the rain either.
xeekles
If the left turn arrow was up the pedestrian walk light would not yet be up. It looked like they just got a green, so that may be the case.
osnabb
There's a green light just above the pedestrian crossing in the beginning of the video as the pedestrian starts walking.
IamtheFonz
Well I thought it was a turn signal but I read the comments, rewatched the gif, and realized Im wrong. Thanks for pointing it out +1 to you
TheMouseOfMadness
Turn arrows routinely come on along with the walk light in most cities I've driven in
KnotsInMyRope
"The green light will protect me from all danger."
QuitLookinAtMineAim
My point is that people don't even look whether or not the car sees them or is stopping, they just stroll out there because they are "right"
Bumbledumplings
It's like that Trevor Noah joke. "I've got the light." "BUT HES GOT A TRUCK!" Haha
QuitLookinAtMineAim
"Hey, it was my turn!" ..."you're bleeding", but hell, you were right, so I guess you got that going for you
n0n53n53
it's called being dead right
lexicanum111
Dude was also wearing all black at nighttime. That's definitely a cause to make sure the driver sees you first.
n0n53n53
yeah especially in the rain. It's hard enough to see cars with lights on, let alone a ped dressed in all black
TheLastBeerBender
"I agree with that statement, but in this case I don't agree with that statement."
ALittleOdd
It's as if situations are rarely just black and white. More like 50 shades of gray.
PossiblyYourMother
Ohohoho step into my playroom and we'll sort this out
krissypoojackets
The driver wasn’t paying attention. Period. No excuse.
QuitLookinAtMineAim
True, and the pedestrian should look out for their own safety. Drivers are stupid, they don't see you. If they aren't slowing down... move!
krissypoojackets
I’m convinced a lot of times the pedestrian purposely lets it be a close call so they can feel justified kicking mirrors off cars.
TheLastBeerBender
Any accident would be the driver’s ‘fault’, no doubt. But the ped would still be dead. Ped should look out for irresponsible drivers.