jaywalking

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Why is "jaywalking" a crime in the United States?

John Welford @indexer (4852) • Leicester, England 25 Feb 21

As far as I can tell, it is illegal to cross the road in America except at a designated place. Why? Surely a right of way is a right of way - to any road user whatever mode of transport they are using, which includes their feet....

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You'll now be fined by text if you jaywalk

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 14 Nov 19

Atleast in China. Chinese traffic cameras utilize facial recognition software that shows your face, your family name and part of your Chinese Identification Number on a big screen in busy areas. You can also be shamed on a...

traffic violations

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Have you ever experience JAYWALKING ?

sarameastrong @sarameastrong (826) • Surrey, British Columbia 13 Apr 16

I had a bad experience and a memorable experience of jaywalking in the philippines...when i was a college student and i cross the street then suddenly there was an officer talk to me that i shouldn't cross because i am walking...

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What is jay walking ?

etavasi @etavasi (749) • Malaysia 17 Sep 15

Today i see some video go viral at Facebook, where this kid like being beaten by the cops just because of the jay walking :D Then many cops come just to arrest one kid. I feel pity to that kid to he cry and i not see what is the...

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Is it hard to follow rules?

Jenith @Jenith (1381) • Philippines 15 Aug 11

I can easily follow rules but I'm just wondering why some can't follow accordingly. Do you think they don't understand it clearly? Simple rules like "Don't Spit", "no jaywalking", "Don't smoke in public places"..etc What do you...

hard to follow rules

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The Justice System Of The USA Is A Joke

Autumnrose2008 @Autumnrose2008 (1478) • United States 23 Jul 11

So as I was reading news articles like I do quite often I came across one that really upset me and got me worked up. I was reading about a mother that had lost her child to a drunk drugged up half blind man that ran her child down...

broke court systems

death of a child

lack of justice

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Argument against jaywalking laws

Qaeyious @Qaeyious (2357) • United States 2 Nov 10

http://encycl.opentopia.com/term/Jaywalking http://peripatus.blogspot.com/2005/09/on-jaywalking.html http://mitchblum.com/2009/10/13/in-defense-of-jaywalking-in-boston/ These are my top three favorite links regarding...

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I break the law!

hindichinese @hindichinese (748) • Philippines 29 Aug 08

Last night when im on my way to home, I just feel hungry and want to cook for myself a little bit yummy. So I shift my way to the market. But here in our place you should climed the pedestrian bridge in order to go to the opposite...

breaking the rules

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i have been apprehended..

dare2fail @dare2fail (495) • Philippines 20 Aug 08

twice i was caught jaywalking, the first one i paid a fine. the second one was worse coz i got no penny with me and they asked me to sing the national anthem in front of spectators insteads. it was really humiliating. i can sing...

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Do you Jaywalk?

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 31 May 07

Just in case you're not familiar with what it is, here's the wiki on it: Jaywalking is a term used to describe when a pedestrian crosses the street without regard to traffic statutes. In common use, the term generally refers to...

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Do you cross the road before the green man flashes?

lordwarwizard @lordwarwizard (35747) • Singapore 9 Mar 07

Alright, we are not talking about jaywalking here so please do not print out my post and forward it to the traffic police. :P I like to ask for your indulgence... imagine that you are now standing at a cross junction. You want...

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Have you been caught jaywalking?

secretbear @secretbear (19448) • Philippines 13 Feb 07

I was in college and graduating when all of it happened. We just came from an orientation regarding our graduation ceremony and were heading to the mall, crossing the streets, when a local traffic enforcer(?) approached us, told...

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Have you ever caught for jaywalking?

cuddiluk @cuddiluk (1523) • Philippines 25 Nov 06

When I was 16 years old. I went to certain city which is my first time strolling there. I was caught by the cop for jaywalking. Oh my gosh so embarassing. I cried and tell them "I swear I don't know this place and this is my first...

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