Why stop at drivers? Let’s license pedestrians

Why stop at drivers? Let’s license pedestrians

Letters to the Editor

Re: Ontario’s bid to delay adulthood, editorial, Nov. 20.

I strongly support the new restrictions being introduced for young drivers.

In order to make Ontario’s roads and sidewalks even safer, I propose a graduated licensing system for pedestrians.  

“P1” walkers would only be allowed to walk during daylight hours, and only if accompanied by a fully licensed walker.  

“P2” walkers could walk at any time, but only with one other pedestrian under the age of 19.  

A fully licensed “P” wishing to push a baby carriage or pull a bundle buggy would need an endorsement on their walker’s license.  

It’s all about saving lives!  

And what about bicycles?

We’ll discuss that next week.

Rick Line
Markham

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