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Shermann

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3. It seems to flirt with entrapment

Reply to CoopersDad (Original post)

Sun Sep 22, 2024, 02:56 PM

Sep 2024

He's stepping out at just the right time to force the driver to make a close stop or go decision. You could argue that if they blow through this test, they will do it again. Regardless it is focusing on manufactured infractions instead of real crimes committed elsewhere.

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SF Police giving out citations to those who don't stop for the chicken crossing the road. [View all] CoopersDad Sep 2024 OP

This is kinda strange BrianTheEVGuy Sep 2024 #1

I'm ok with it. Deuxcents Sep 2024 #2

It seems to flirt with entrapment Shermann Sep 2024 #3

I disagree partly dickthegrouch Sep 2024 #7

I actually wonder how these crosswalk warnings work, given we now have the law allowing pedestrians LauraInLA Sep 2024 #8

It's not illegal to cross while the walk light or numbers are flashing. TwilightZone Sep 2024 #9

It is illegal to start to cross when it's flashing dickthegrouch Sep 2024 #10

The crosswalk signal is generally more of a right-of-way indicator than one that prohibits the pedestrian from crossing Shermann Sep 2024 #12

From dmv.ca.gov dickthegrouch Sep 2024 #13

Your second sentence..... does the driver have time to stop or go? 3Hotdogs Sep 2024 #11

I haven't heard or seen this but the drivers in SF in some areas don't stop and speed in the streets kimbutgar Sep 2024 #4

Magnum Force. NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2024 #5

This made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #6