While interesting, this is just the word's origin; the comment you're responding to is claiming that the auto industry made jaywalking a crime. That claim seems

While interesting, this is just the word's origin; the comment you're responding to is claiming that the auto industry made jaywalking a crime. That claim seems to be based in fact: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26073797 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26073797