07-13-2016, 08:07 PM
(07-13-2016, 06:13 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: Now, to state this another way, is it legal what the lady did by driving through a group that was blocking her path.
The cops haven't charged her (the SUV driver) with anything and the protesters claim she should be charged.
Depends on the location. Jaywalking is not a law that exists in Virginia, but the road belongs to vehicles. If there is a sidewalk that is passable, then you can be cited for walking in the road. A pedestrian does not have the right of way in that situation, or if they are not crossing the road in a crosswalk (and if there is a pedestrian symbol it must give them the go, or if the pedestrian was in the crosswalk before the vehicle approached).
So, unless someone is striking the pedestrians purposely they aren't doing anything illegal in Virginia.
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