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.
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.