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Come on people. This is certainly getting worse. We keep seeing this happening repeatedly in Brandon. Nothing is so urgent to be in that kind of hurry.  
 
The last incident we saw was just a few minutes ago. A white car ran a red going north on 18th by Peavy Mart, but that wasn't the worst of it. A red truck went through right after on full red, no question.  
 
When will this be cracked down on? It seems like an epidemic already!  
 
Ti everyone else, please be careful and watch out for these irresponsible drivers.

It’s winter time, there’s going to be quite a lot of it because some vehicles will slide and it’s not worth fighting the road for so people will go through instead.  
 
If your at an intersection turning left and it’s yellow just be patient, I’ve driven a truck even with winter tires on that would slide every day it snowed no matter how much i slowed down.  
 
Just explaining the other side of the coin.

this being "cracked down on" a lot on Vic and 1st. Seen numerous cars pulled over by BPS for running the red on the turn signal. Not meaning to sound argumentative but, I often wonder when some say stuff about "when will this be cracked down on" what they are expecting BPS to do? Sit a officer at every light and not worry about everything else going on? Red Light Cameras, that haven't seem to slow the stupidity in winnipeg? What is the solution other than people taking responsibility for their own stupidity/failures while driving! There's a lot that I wish the police would crack down on, but mine are much more different than a lot of other people's issues. But there are only so many police per shift and I'm sure, unfortunately, the red light runners take a backseat compared to the meth and violence this tiny city is dealing with.

It is pretty bad. I find a lot of drivers make no attempt to stop on a yellow and because of that their vehicle will be in the intersection when the light turns red. It’s not just a winter issue either, people do this all year round, even when the roads are bare and dry.

I completely agree. There are a significant amount of other problems that BPS need resources for than simply sitting at intersections waiting to pull people over. Just this summer along 18th I've seen several cars get pulled over for running a red, so I am not particularly concerned. As long as people continue to practice defensive driving and stay safe that's all we can do.  
 
Especially since the news yesterday spoke about how the Winnipeg Police are going to be reorganizing their resources in order to deal with the heavy increase in violent crimes. It's to the point where they are closing all but one of their offices to the public. That worries me more than some jerk running a red light, annoying as it is.

Yes, I agree! It’s not even one that runs the red, it’s often 2!! Pay attention people  
 
Also, when turning, it’s ONE in the intersection!! And if the light turns amber/red yes that ONE car is legally allowed the right of way. Not 2 or 3 of ya’ll... sheesh

There is no explaining the other side of the coin. This person was going through on the other lane beside us...both vehicles were behind us (in the other lane) and we were able to stop easily. The roads were good at that intersection in both lanes as the salt had clearly melted everything. The roads were certainly not the issue in this case nor in the other incidents witnessed on snow-free roads.  
 
I get how it is when roads were bad. They certainly were bad outside of the city, but not in the city at that time. These incidents had nothing to do with bad roads, just hurried people with poor driving skills and no regard for others.  
 
Those who have posted that they have seen plenty of vehicles being pulled over for running reds...that is good to hear. My hope is that people will learn with a penalty (because they certainly don't seem to think) and safety will become more commonplace. Wishful thinking, I know.  
 
It is just not that difficult to try to stop if your vehicle is in good working order and the roads are good...such excuses to disobey the rules of the road.  
 
If you know your vehicle has an issue, either get it fixed or be more prudent of a driver. Fixing it would certainly be the best solution as it is your responsibility, you are liable and it could save a life. Don't use the excuse either about the bad roads when it clearly is not the issue.  
 
Thank you for your observations, The_Young_Man.  
 
Edited by Flutterby, 2019-11-10 08:24:49

Human's in general, but more specifically us eBrandon people. We have at one time or another driven 55km/h in a 50 zone. We have all at one time or another rolled slowing through that stop sign, and some of us have, on occasion, even glanced down at that cell phone kept between our legs, but see someone else fracturing a law or two, we are almost insulted or offended. Offended to the point where we have to write to a public forum just to say "I saw you do that".  
Bad driving is human behavior. We have the same bad drivers here as there are in Winnipeg or Toronto, or even L.A..  
 
I'm not trying to be disrespectful FLUTTERBY but what do you think is going to happen? Do you think because of your post people will all wake up and become better drivers. It's not going to happen because it's human behavior. I might decide today to be a better driver but two more behind me then fracture a law or two.  
 
That's just the way we are, us humans.  
 
A great man once said, " don't allow yourself to be upset by people places, things, or circumstances,....they are powerless; your reaction is their only power".

So well said!  
Can I use your words of wisdom for something else Irie Mon?

So the next red runner that ends up killing a family member of yours, I hope they say “it’s no big deal, we all do it, there’s worse things happening in the world.” Directly to your family in person.  
God forbid we have rules to keep others alive, we literally can’t be left to our own devices.

stop buying cheap tires. check Consumer Reports first.  
 
What's the excuse for people running reds during the spring, summer, and fall?

Seems some people are u aware that this is not a 4 way stop at the intersection that comes off of 18th st towards Peavy mart/south towards kelleher/north towards kal tire. Traffic coming off 18th st does NOT have a stop sign at highland ave. I see people coming out of Peavy mart all the time thinking they have the right of way over traffic coming off of 18th st.

I didn't say it wasn't a big deal. It is a big deal, in fact more people are killed each year world wide than all the crimes deaths put together. Traffic enforcement by the police might be the must important police function ever, because people die. My point is that we become so offended by seeing people running a red light or sliding through a stop sign that we feel compelled to write into a public forum that will in no way change human behavior.  
 
You are kinda implying that maybe a family member of mine is killed in an accident so I can lean my lesson. That's not cool.

But you playing devil’s advocate was ok? Saying there’s no point complaining on a public forum? It really is too bad it takes that level of trauma before some people learn. How do you know the occasional red runner isn’t reading this forum right now and perhaps second guessing their choices? I could understand your point entirely if say the OP was lamenting those who take up two parking spaces, but their complaint is a legitimate concern. People deliberately running lights are putting others at risk, and drawing attention to it is valid. I will however retract the putting your family in that situation, it was uncalled for, but I’m frustrated with people of the “oh stop complaining about silly things” mentality on forums. Long and happy life to your family.