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Originally Posted by LancYorkYankee
I mean, even in this case, it was only Jaywalking. In all the cities or towns I've been in, jaywalking is permissable (although still basically illegal). Where the cities/towns take it more seriously and enforce this law it is usually clearly posted along many of the roads!
Brian
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And, if the cop is really concerned about jaywalking, a polite warning is usually the worst outcome.
About the only time I've ever seen a cop get upset with jaywalking is when a fellow did some very unsafe jaywalking with his children. The cop's theme was pretty much "get yourself killed if you wish, but don't endanger the kids." No ticket, just a stern warning.
You are also correct, LancYorkYankee, there police work attracts a number of folks who abuse the powers of the office. It's a small percentage, but one that does a lot to destroy respect for law enforcement. Had a fellow the year behind me in high school who went into the local force. A felloow with little in the way of people skills from his early days, not a lick of common sense, and never changed. Spent his career doing whatever the captain (a pretty good friend of mine) could do to keep him away from interaction with the public - and a lot of time on probationary status for his improper behavior! I can easily imagnie him acting as the officer did in Atlanta.