Why Do UK Pedestrians Get Confused About Jaywalking When They Visit Countries Like the US?
Why Do UK Pedestrians Get Confused About Jaywalking When They Visit Countries Like the US?: A Complete Guide A Transatlantic Clash of Pavement Etiquette In the case of the UK traveler alighting off a red eye plane onto the scorching streets of America, the first few minutes could prove confusing in more ways than one. For instance, the road driving directions will be different from those in the UK; the heights at which pedestrians can find themselves may change. Most importantly, however, what could be more surprising to the foreign traveler is the legal ramifications that the pedestrian may incur for what should have been a simple crossing of the road. While back home it could have been a matter of courtesy between the driver and the pedestrian, crossing in America may cost the traveler fines or even charges of "jaywalking." Suppose you arrive in London Luton from a visit to New York. Suppose that you were reprimanded for crossing the road outside of the crosswalk in the r...