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Eliminating Jaywalking

2021-03-26 22:38:28.381634+00 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

As in the mixed feelings of that cyclist yelling at people in the bike lane that Shadow sent, I'm not totally sure how I feel about this, part of me wants to stand up and cheer, part of me is concerned: California District 19 State Assembly Member Phil Ting Proposes to Eliminate Jaywalking Tickets In California:

AB 1238/The Freedom To Walk Act promotes the fair and equitable use of roadways by:

  • Legalizing crossings, when safe, outside of a crosswalk or against a traffic light
  • Stopping the undue financial burden on low-income violators, as fines can total hundreds of dollars, if not more, because of added fees tacked on by the court, county, city and other jurisdictions
  • Preventing police from using jaywalking as a pretext to stop Black and Brown people, especially since under-resourced neighborhoods often lack adequate crossing infrastructure
“Jaywalking laws do more than turn an ordinary and logical behavior into a crime; they also create opportunities for police to racially profile. A stop for harmless jaywalking can turn into a potentially life-threatening police encounter, especially for Black people, who are disproportionately targeted and suffer the most severe consequences of inequitable law enforcement,” said Jared Sanchez of the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike), sponsor of AB 1238.

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