From: Terri Hyle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:56 PM
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Subject: RE: [Winona] Event planning for Winona, and what it means
Perhaps you could explain to me how a newcomer or visitor to Winona would know the rules of the road here, when they arrive from places where all intersections are controlled. I learned by observation, and conversation, and fortunately, did not cause an accident before I figured it out. Never having encountered an area, rural or town, where all intersections were not controlled, my assumption was, naturally for me, that if Ididn't see a stop sign, I had the right of way.
The topic began with a question about how well Winona was prepared to handle
influxes of visitors to special events and festivals. Someone expressed
the opinion that uncontrolled intersections area a hazard to those who are
unfamiliar with Winona, and I agree. That hazard extends to all who share
the roads, and sometimes property owners (remember my neighbor's fence).
If Winona wants to be a welcoming place for visitors and newcomers, it needs to
look at itself from the eyes of a newcomer or visitor. Winona has a lot to
offer, but there is room for improvement, even for as nice a town as
Winona.
GS: The rules of the road are remarkably consistent across the country. They are entirely consistent within any one state. If one came to Winona from another part of Minnesota the rules of right of way are identical. I have never been to a state where I have seen NO uncontrolled intersections. I would expect that every state has rules of right of way which cover uncontrolled intersections. Every driver has an obligation to know and correctly apply those rules. Entering any intersection with other traffic present without knowing whether your vehicle has right of way is a dangerous thing to do.
Glen Schumann
Winona, MN
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