Re:In a Car-Culture Clash, It’s the Los Angeles Police vs. P...
by jack-r-abbit on Thursday December 26, 2013 @01:50PM
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"People upset that previously unenforced rules find renewed enforcement... news at 11"
I get that a fine of $200 for starting to cross on a flashing "Don't Walk" is a bit excessive. But people should not be surprised by a ticket for jaywalking. They are only surprised because it turns out that "everyone does it" isn't really a good defense. I do it. By myself and with groups also doing it. Never got a ticket. But if I did get a ticket, it would totally be justified.
I get that a fine of $200 for starting to cross on a flashing "Don't Walk" is a bit excessive. But people should not be surprised by a ticket for jaywalking. They are only surprised because it turns out that "everyone does it" isn't really a good defense. I do it. By myself and with groups also doing it. Never got a ticket. But if I did get a ticket, it would totally be justified.