Doug HollandM to AMUSING, INTERESTING, OUTRAGEOUS, or PROFOUNDEnglish • 25 days 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 HollandM to AMUSING, INTERESTING, OUTRAGEOUS, or PROFOUNDEnglish • 25 days ago

‘I’m walking here!’: Jaywalking legalized in New York City

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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