In light of the frequent attacks on the planters placed precariously on the turn-around "dots" located at various intersections of Pleasant Avenue, one would have to question the Borough's reasoning for not deeming them a potential hazard to the lives, limbs, and wallets of every resident of this fine Borough.
The initial question should be if these planters conform to or meet in any way the minimum requirements of the New Jersey Department of Transportation as defined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or MUTCD.
In addition, one would have to ask whether the Doctrine of Attractive Nuisance would perhaps apply should one of these planters be inadvertently struck by a vehicle driven by an adult and whose passengers were children.
At what point will the Borough of Maywood no longer enjoy the privilege of Sovereign Immunity and suffer the consequences of a victim's plea for compensation should these victims find victory in a court of law?
Is the Borough of Maywood exposing themselves and by proxy the taxpayers of the Borough of Maywood to future lawsuits and future financial burdens by their failure to recognize that these planters, regardless of their aesthetics, present a hazard to the drivers and passengers of vehicles navigating the intersections of West Pleasant Avenue?
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I still can't believe that the planters are being hit. How much does it take to follow the law and drive on the right side of the road. I can't count how many times I have seen people driving on the left side of the arrows. I don't think it's that hard of a concept.
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