There is some debate over whether to target enforcement towards pedestrians , motorists or both. Some pedestrian and bicycling advocates believe that motorists are not held as accountable as they should be and are forgiven for serious driving violations.
Motorists counter that pedestrians are often hard to see and behave in unpredictable ways.
There is merit in each view. Much of our population doesn't drive. Those who do drive are engaged in a dangerous activity. Driving is highly regulated and reasonably safe when people comply with the rules, are licensed and insured to undo the financial consequences of their mistakes. Clearly, pedestrians are a part of the problem.