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British person here to tell you that jaywalking criminalisation is insane.

Crossing the road unsafely carries the risk of death or serious injury, who thinks a small fine is going be a deterrent when bodily harm isn't?

(Actual UK law summary: https://www.birchallblackburn.co.uk/do-pedestrians-always-ha... )




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