Korea - Fucked.

[Maths Dude]

I just found out that someone I know - An extremely intelligent post doc researcher - was hit by a car while crossing the road in downtown Seoul. He was then taken to the hospital for scans etc. THEN was ARRESTED for damaging the CAR!!

[American Oyaji]

Sounds like bullshit to me.

[Caustic Saint]

Sounds like bullshit to me.

Sounds like Korea to me - especially if he was jaywalking and the cops decided it was his own fault he got hit.

[Maths Dude]

I know this dude, and he wouldnt make something like that up. Having said that, he probably was J-walking. It just doesnt seem fair that he got charged for damaging a car (spent a night in prison) even though it hit him. It's a bit like FGL punching me in the face, and the cops arrest me for hurting his fist.

[This is a pen]

..... he probably was J-walking. It just doesnt seem fair that he got charged for damaging a car (spent a night in prison) even though it hit him. It's a bit like FGL punching me in the face, and the cops arrest me for hurting his fist.

If your friend was J-walking
Then he got what he deserved.

[amdg]

I know this dude, and he wouldnt make something like that up. Having said that, he probably was J-walking. It just doesnt seem fair that he got charged for damaging a car (spent a night in prison) even though it hit him. It's a bit like FGL punching me in the face, and the cops arrest me for hurting his fist.

While in many countries pedestrians have "right of way" at all times, there is some merit to the argument that people should fucking cross at the crosswalk, and if they choose not to, then they should bear all responsibility for their actions.

- Glad your friend wasn't killed though.

[Ketou]

While in many countries pedestrians have "right of way" at all times, there is some merit to the argument that people should fucking cross at the crosswalk, and if they choose not to, then they should bear all responsibility for their actions.

- Glad your friend wasn't killed though.

Damn right. Though then one would expect cars to actually stop at a pedestrian crossing when your waiting to cross!

BTW, what does amdg stand for? A gaijin running an OC'd 2400?

[sludge]

BTW, what does amdg stand for?)

Try Acronymfinder

[amdg]

[FG Lurker]

I just found out that someone I know - An extremely intelligent post doc researcher - was hit by a car while crossing the road in downtown Seoul. He was then taken to the hospital for scans etc. THEN was ARRESTED for damaging the CAR!!

At least he was lucky enough to not be laid up in the hospital for an extended stay.

I know this dude, and he wouldnt make something like that up. Having said that, he probably was J-walking.

Seems he isn't quite as intelligent as you thought. Or maybe just lacking common sense.

Or, giving him the (rather extreme) benefit of the doubt, perhaps it was his very first day in Seoul, he was walking by himself, and it was his very first attempt ever to cross a road in a major Asian city.

Seoul, HK, large mainland Chinese cities... Cars will NOT stop if you are jaywalking. Hell, unless the light is red they won't stop even if you're in a crosswalk.

It's a bit like FGL punching me in the face, and the cops arrest me for hurting his fist.

:roll: Your head is full of rocks. It's no surprise that I would hurt my fist if I belted you one in the face.

[Samurai_Jerk]

Korea - Fucked.

Truer words were never spoken. As a matter of fact, I think that statement alone is sufficient. No need to add an example.

[devicenull]

Seoul, HK, large mainland Chinese cities... Cars will NOT stop if you are jaywalking. Hell, unless the light is red they won't stop even if you're in a crosswalk.

Yep, it's just like crossing the street in the US, only that cars will not stop for you, so you learn how make better judgements. This is a fun skill to have, seeing as it seems all Japanese lack it. You can either cross the street when you see all cars are turning, or you can stand there like a fool for another minute. sigh

[Samurai_Jerk]

Seoul, HK, large mainland Chinese cities... Cars will NOT stop if you are jaywalking. Hell, unless the light is red they won't stop even if you're in a crosswalk.

Yep, it's just like crossing the street in the US, only that cars will not stop for you, so you learn how make better judgements. This is a fun skill to have, seeing as it seems all Japanese lack it. You can either cross the street when you see all cars are turning, or you can stand there like a fool for another minute. sigh

Depends on were in the US you are. When I moved to Seattle I was shocked when traffic would stop when I got to an intersection or crosswalk without a signal. It confused me at first. Then I realized, much to my amazement, that I was supposed to cross the street. Big change from getting his by cars in NYC and Atlanta when I had the right of way.

[Maths Dude]

He was in Oz for a few years, so I guess he was used to the rampant J-walking that goes on. I am not sure if it's legal or not here, but everyone seems to do it, and I have never heard of anyone being busted either. Hell we don't even wait if the little green man lights up, we just go when there aren't any cars. When I was in Japan I used to leave the crowds and just walk across, while like 50 or 60 people just waited - even though no cars were coming. The funny thing was, when I went, 1 or 2 usually crossed over then stuttered in their walk as they realised that the little green man was still red

[fatslug]

fuck kim chis