North Carolina tells retired engineer he can't talk about engineering

Re:North Carolina tells retired engineer he can't talk about... by tablespoon on Saturday June 19, 2021 @01:01PM (#27562184)

> I always thought it was my desire to live that keeps me from walking into traffic despite any "distractions", but now I learn from you it was the threat of a $250 fine all along.

Actually, I don't think it's so much the fine itself but the sense that not crossing at a crosswalk is "wrong." The the laws against the behavior (and the penalties necessary for such a law) are there mainly to create that understanding.

Of course self-preservation is also a factor, but I'd wager the behavior is more effectively inhibited when it's not the only factor.

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Re:North Carolina tells retired engineer he can't talk about... by michaelmrose on Monday June 21, 2021 @03:38AM (#27577106)

In New York city in recent years it was found that most jay walking tickets were handed out to minorities. Either white people are more intrinsically motivated or jay walking laws aren't the primary or even a substantial factor in pedestrian accidents.

Do you have a reason beyond your gut to believe jaywalking penalties work?

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