This is what a crosswalk looks like

The other day my daughter and grandson had difficulty crossing Johnson Avenue and Tanglewood Drive because people would not stop for them. She was crossing in an unmarked crosswalk. Perhaps this is because people don’t realize what constitutes a crosswalk, or they don’t mind making a small donation (fine) to local government for not knowing the definition of what a crosswalk is.

I admit the definition isn’t as clear in communities that don’t have sidewalks, but the intention is clear.

At intersections, a crosswalk exists as an extension of the sidewalk whether it is marked or not. The exact definition can be found in the California Vehicle Code Section 275.

This story was originally published June 16, 2016 at 8:49 PM with the headline "This is what a crosswalk looks like."