That is a new one for me. By the "box," I assume they are referring to the intersection?
Just curious.
Billy Fletcher
Alexandria
Sometimes too much is assumed. The "box" does indeed refer to the intersection, and the sign is directed at the motorist who enters it on a green light without having space for his vehicle on the other side of the intersection.
The light then turns red, and he is blocking cross traffic.
Motorists should stay behind the white "stop line" painted at the beginning of intersections until there is space for them to proceed to the other side.
Invisible Disabilities
Dear Dr. Gridlock:
It happened again. Riding the Metro, minding my own business, I was subjected to snotty comments from riders about where I was sitting.
I look like a healthy 30-something, but, in fact, I have severe hip problems and can't stand on the Metro because I could fall over when the drivers jolt or stop the cars (yes, it has happened).
Because I don't use a cane or other aid to alert people that I need a seat, I find myself having to defend my seat when other, more obviously disabled commuters using a cane, walker, etc., board my car.
I don't feel that I have to share my medical issues with everyone I encounter while commuting, but I find myself doing just that.
I'm seriously considering hanging my handicap parking placard around my neck or having a giant "H" branded on my forehead.
Perhaps other commuters could just give the benefit of the doubt to a "healthy-looking" fellow commuter. Not all disabilities are obvious.
Beth Langdon
Springfield
