Are you in SO much of a hurry?

[donatien]

My flat is at the side of a busy road in Windsor. About 15 yards before a set of lights at a T junction is a very visible pelican crossing; it even has a different colouring to the road.

Now, about 90%+ of motorist goign by treat this as "their" space and will happily pull their motor on top whilst waiting for the lights at the junction. If I attempt to cross the road and cast them a stare they seem outraged! For the most of the time if they left the bloody crossing empty I would be able to cross without recourse to pressing the button. As the lights are red at the T junction they gain absolutely zilch by occupying the crossing but I suppose the numpty mentality is "well, I'm 15 feet nearer now".

Another case of people not being aware of their surroundings whilst in control of a vehicle.

[deltaf]

Would suggest you always push the button!

[planetdave]

It's
1)nupty
2)unconcious attempt to stop lane changing cut up. Its very hard to resist doing this.
3)If they're stopped knock on their window or just stand in front of them-give 'em your best stare

[tsh]

It's all the trafic lights that do it. More restrictions make people more posessive. I'd guess most of them don't even notice the crossing...

Sean