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From: ljw@trsvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: jaywalking in California - (nf)
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Date: Thu, 15-Sep-83 23:24:14 EDT
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trsvax!ljw    Aug 25 12:32:00 1983

Note:  California state law does NOT prohibit jaywalking, unless it has been
changed in the last few years or so.  However, in some cities it is illegal,
such as San Luis Obispo, where it is also illegal to sit on the sidewalk or
on the side of the road (this law was made so that police could more easily
arrest hitchhikers).  The State law, according to the "West's" guide (no
relation), states that if a jaywalker got hit by a car, since the automobile
had the right-of-way, the automobile driver could sue the jaywalker for any
damage, but that the jaywalker couldn't sue the driver.  It does not state
that all jaywalking is illegal, else how would one cross the street when there
are several miles between blocks!

Interesting trivia:  Argentina's motor vehicle code was taken almost word for
word from California's (or so I'm told).  Check with your local cuidad before
you try to jaywalk there however.
			...!trsvax!ljw  (Larry West) {ex-Californian}