Whether you live in Honolulu, Seattle or another major travel destination, you probably are no stranger to tourists. While it can be irritating to contend with tour groups and wandering visitors, you appreciate the economic boom tourists bring to your city. Still, tourists can do some appalling things when they are away from home.
Distracted driving continues to be gravely dangerous in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it played a role in more than 3,100 traffic fatalities in 2020 alone. Distracted driving undoubtedly sent countless others to the hospital for treatment for catastrophic injuries.
Unfamiliarity with roadways
It is not difficult for most tourists to rent cars to explore your city. While out-of-town drivers may know how to safely drive vehicles, they are likely to be unfamiliar with roadways and traffic patterns. This may cause tourists to rely too heavily on GPS devices or maps. If these take a motorist’s attention away from the driving task, a serious collision may be imminent.
Impressive scenery
Your city has hundreds of landmarks, parks and scenic vistas that are impossible to ignore. After all, being appealing is one of the major objectives of public spaces. Still, if drivers are paying more attention to impressive scenery than they are to driving, they may not be able to avoid an accident.
Even though you want tourists to have a good time when visiting your area, you should not have to worry about your personal safety. Ultimately, pursuing financial compensation from any distracted tourist who injures you may give you the resources you need to recover.