Dangers for Pedestrians

Re “Walking With Danger,” editorial, Oct. 12: A week doesn’t pass that I don’t see at least one driver blatantly run a red light. As long as these drivers think they can get away with this deadly gamble, they’ll continue doing so.

First-offense fines for running a red light should begin at $750, no excuses accepted. A second offense should carry a $1,500 fine and 90 days’ suspended driver’s license. If it happens a third time, the offender’s license should be taken away for a year, he or she should be given community service work to perform (for instance, crossing guard work) and a $3,000 fine and/or 30 days of jail time.

JIM ANDERSON

Benedict Canyon

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Re “2 Hit-Run Drivers Strike Boy Who Dies,” Oct. 11: I don’t know why this city is so remiss in placing needed stop signs that a boy has to die before any action is considered. I live on a street that is used as a shortcut that sends cars speeding through a downhill intersection that ends in one of two dangerous choices. Cars either screech through a hairpin downhill turn to the right, or to a blind downhill curve to the left, where the street narrows into a single lane. It was explained to me that it is too dangerous to put a new stop sign because drivers wouldn’t expect it. More dangerous than cars screeching, trying to avoid a head-on collision?

SETH E. CUTLER

Los Angeles