Doug Holland@lemmy.worldM to AMUSING, INTERESTING, OUTRAGEOUS, or PROFOUND@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

"I'm walking here!": Jaywalking legalized in New York City

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"I'm walking here!": Jaywalking legalized in New York City

Doug Holland@lemmy.worldM to AMUSING, INTERESTING, OUTRAGEOUS, or PROFOUND@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

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Crossing against the light? You won't get ticketed now that jaywalking is legal in NYC

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City. Legislation passed by the City Council officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to sign or veto it after 30 days.

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The invented crime of ‘jaywalking’ has always been a kickback to automakers.
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Good. Cities are for people to live in, not cars.

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