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Why Jaywalking Is Bad?

Robert Thorne • • 6 min read
Why Jaywalking Is Bad?

Death or Injury
Many people are injured every year, or die, because of jaywalking. The human body is no match to the vehicular strength of a car. A Car accident or call to your attorney are not always avoidable, but sticking to crosswalks and obeying traffic lights decrease you chances.

Is jaywalking wrong?

When used in the technical sense, jaywalking specifically refers to violation of pedestrian traffic regulations and laws and is therefore illegal.

Is jaywalking good or bad?

Jaywalking is dangerous for pedestrians, as drivers are not prepared to stop. ... In California, Vehicle Code Section 21955 is the law against jaywalking. It prohibits pedestrians from crossing the road at any place besides crosswalks between two adjacent intersections controlled by police officers or traffic signals.

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Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.