Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Paradigm Shift

Since the first of March, it's easier for the police in Switzerland to fine drivers (CHF 140) and cyclists (CHF 40), which refuse the right of way to pedestrians at a zebra crossing. [see Ordnungsbussenverordnung]



So far, I've not noticed an improvement, but a significant shift in behaviour. This month, there were much more women than men, which did not let me pass in front of them. Since when has being a knobend become something typically female?

1 comment:

Ms Mac said...

You know women drivers. Too busy applying lipstick in the rear view mirror and chatting on the phone to their girlfriends to stop at the zebra crossings!

Pfftt! Who thought it was a good idea to let them out of the kitchen?