Sentences with phrase «jaywalk if»

For example, people are swayed by authority: They are more apt to jaywalk if a fellow in a well - tailored suit leads the way.

Not exact matches

I will clarify though to try and make it easier to answer, because may be wondering if I'm asking will god punish someone for jaywalking?

Another issue raised by @user4012 in the comments is that (some) people break law if chance of prosecuting is small, like jaywalking or smoking marijuana.

Even in Toronto, where people still look at you funny if you jaywalk, I am surprised that 20 cyclists would stop at a red light at a T intersection in a recreational area when all the pedestrians are continuing to walk through the red light.

D.A. Confidential, a refreshingly candid, well - written and insightful blog by Travis County Assistant District Attorney Mark Pryor (that should cover me if I ever get a ticket for jaywalking, the worst offense I'd ever even consider committing here in my adopted hometown), has a good post this morning attempting to explain why so few cases, particularly misdemeanor cases, get to the «The people may call their first witness» stage.

But these damages may be reduced if the pedestrian was negligent as well, like if he or she was distracted, wearing headphones, or jaywalking.

However, if a pedestrian is jaywalking, doesn't give vehicles the proper amount of time needed to yield, or is otherwise negligently disobeying pedestrian traffic laws, he or she could easily be held partly liable for the accident.

If you contributed to the accident — by speeding or jaywalking, for example — your overall damages will be reduced by the amount you are at fault.