Some are and some aren't. I notice that inner city interactions are based on the schedule of the lights, and the button does nothing. But elsewhere, you'll see it effect the lights immediately when you press it.
As a European, I always found jaywalking to be a mysterious infraction whenever I saw it referenced in media. Having been to America several times now, however, I understand why it exists.
Whether having urban public space tilted more towards cars than pedestrians is a good idea can be argued, but obviously they're not repealing this law for any thoughtful reason like that.
Wait, you actually SUPPORT laws against jaywalking? Can you explain why? Never been to a country where I needed the government's permission to cross the street.
Black people can't get 'Push to cross' IDs.
I've read those buttons are placebos. They are only there to give you the appearance that you are affecting anything.
Some are and some aren't. I notice that inner city interactions are based on the schedule of the lights, and the button does nothing. But elsewhere, you'll see it effect the lights immediately when you press it.
Up next, an increase in traffic related collisions and hospitalisations.
And after that "Systemic Racism did this".
Black people can't comprehend crosswalks. It's dey culcha.
Black people confirmed too stupid to use crosswalks
So they legalized the beginning of Shaft!? Seriously, he jaywalks during the opening credits
As long as there's no penalties for hitting jaywalkers
there are no laws of the road in New York City to begin with
As a European, I always found jaywalking to be a mysterious infraction whenever I saw it referenced in media. Having been to America several times now, however, I understand why it exists.
Whether having urban public space tilted more towards cars than pedestrians is a good idea can be argued, but obviously they're not repealing this law for any thoughtful reason like that.
Even something reasonable, they do for a dumb reason.
>reasonable
It's not enough these illiterate dipshits love to play IRL Frogger; now you get penalized for running the idiots over.
Wait, you actually SUPPORT laws against jaywalking? Can you explain why? Never been to a country where I needed the government's permission to cross the street.