[momokoko]

This is because, at least in California and New York, jaywalking is not a crime. It is a civil infraction.

This means there is no criminal record or court/jail time. It’s a ticket just like a parking or speeding ticket. I find it hard to believe people believe we should be allowed to just hang out in the street. It’s there for general safety of everyone. Could we adjust the rule to account for situations where no cars are around? Sure. But obviously we can’t have a rule where people are allowed to just cross busy city streets at will anywhere. It would be terrible for overall mobility in the city as well as dangerous.

These articles are just typical internet extremism and conspiracy theories about “Big Something”. It’s a non issue most places.

[ck425]

> But obviously we can’t have a rule where people are allowed to just cross busy city streets at will anywhere. It would be terrible for overall mobility in the city as well as dangerous.

That's how many many countries operate and it's actually relatively safe.