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Roads in the US aren't as safe to cross - you wouldn't take a shortcut across a dual-carriageway in the UK and that's just 2 lanes in each direction. Walking i
by ljm 3y ago
Roads in the US aren't as safe to cross - you wouldn't take a shortcut across a dual-carriageway in the UK and that's just 2 lanes in each direction.
Walking is just an afterthought really, until you get into certain areas like South Beach in Miami.
- simonbarker87 3y agoIf I was in London or another large city and could see a multi lane road was clear then I wouldn’t think twice about crossing it. It’s also not illegal to cross a dual carriage way in the UK on foot afaik. Motorways are but not at A road.
- scubbo 3y ago> Roads in the US aren't as safe to cross This is true on average, but not a justification for jay-walking being a crime on roads which _are_ safe to cross.
- lmm 3y ago> you wouldn't take a shortcut across a dual-carriageway in the UK I would and do, and I appreciate the law being on my side when I do.