scott fJan 1, 2023

Phil Ting's #FreedomToWalk Act is now law in California. You can cross the street anywhere as long as you're not creating a hazard.

#Jaywalking, the fake "crime" created by automobile industry lobbying to blame victims of #TrafficViolence, no longer exists in California.

Enjoy your freedom to walk! https://ktla.com/news/california/new-law-allows-californians-to-legally-jaywalk/

New law allows Californians to legally jaywalk

A new law signed on Friday will allow Californians to legally jaywalk without being ticketed. Pedestrians can now cross the street outside of an intersection without breaking the law as long as it is safe to do so. The bill, AB 2147, also known as The Freedom To Walk Act, was introduced by Assembly member […]

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@scott The last time I checked, there are zero consequences in America for motorists who hit pedestrians even in crosswalks, so the “freedom to jaywalk” does not feel particularly empowering for me
Jan 2, 2023 at 1:13amWeb
Show threadCyber YukiJan 3, 2023

@palvaro @scott Is not about not being run over, it's about not being ARRESTED for crossing the street.

Yes, there's lot of work ahead, but it's a step.