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		wan23 45 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Waymo granted permit to begin testing in New York ... Pedestrians always have the right of way on city streets. Jaywalking is just walking.

Rudybega 45 days ago | [–]

This is what they tell you in driver's education to try and reduce the odds you hit pedestrians, but it's not legally true in most jurisdictions.

UltraSane 45 days ago | [–]

No, you cannot just step in front of a moving car such that they cannot stop.

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