Jaywalkers Bring in Over $12,000 to College Station
Jaywalkers Bring in Over $12,000 to College Station Save Email Print
Posted: 10:22 PM Oct 22, 2008
 Last Updated: 10:51 PM Oct 22, 2008
 Reporter: Ashlea Sigman
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Lots of people admit to doing it.

"Yeah a lot," said Texas A&M Student Danielle Wang. "The light here is just really slow so like if you're in a rush, everyone jaywalks."

Add to the mix nighttime revelry at Northgate and officers say jaywalking becomes more common. College Station Police gave out 96 jaywalking tickets over three nights last week.

Each ticket comes with a $180 fine.

"Especially just for Jay walking? That's more than a red light ticket," said Wang.

She's right, a ticket from a red light camera will cost drivers $75.

Police say drivers and walkers won't have to pay fines for either, as long as they obey traffic laws.

"I think people have become a little comfortable with large moving objects," said Edward Hahn.
"we expect them to stop for us, and there's no guarantee that they will."

$130 of that $180 fine goes back to the city's general fund.

Those 96 tickets netted the city $12,480.

College Station Police say they'll be out looking for jaywalkers every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening.

When they're not specifically targeting jaywalkers, patrol officers in the area will still be watching for violators.
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Posted by: gdgd Location: fdgdfg on Feb 19, 2009 at 09:37 PM
umm i think if u get hit by a car you pay the price... if u dont... then no-ones hurt....
Posted by: Dude Location: Northgate on Dec 8, 2008 at 06:51 PM
I refuse to walk an extra 1/8th of a mile to walk to EZMart from the dorms. So now I will have to look for cops as well as looking for traffic. College Station cops got to love them. These are the same jokers who gave a guy a DUI for riding his bike home from a bar.
Posted by: Jeanne Location: C.S. on Nov 7, 2008 at 06:21 PM
I think bicyclists should be targeted also. The riders think they should have all of the rights of pedestrians and car drivers...which ever is to their benefit at the time.
Posted by: Irene Location: College Station on Oct 30, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Serious consideration needs to be given to the correcting the timing of pedestrian crossing lights at the targeted intersection in Northgate. Motorists making a left turn on an arrow are allowed to enter the intersection before a pedestrian walking at a normal pace can cross. In many instances jaywalking feels safer than crossing at the light at University and Main.
Posted by: Bob Location: Chicago, IL on Oct 27, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Normally I'd just say the govt is greedy, but I saw this first hand at college. Students would just start walking across the street without even looking first, and just expect cars to stop for them (even though they weren't in a cross walk and didn't have the right of way.) They just thought it was "cool" to do it. That stopped for a while when a kid did it and got hit, he flew into the air and landed head-first into a mailbox. He died instantly. They also had a tendency to walk over a half-frozen lake, 3 or 4 students a year would break through the ice and need to be rescued. College students typically forget everything Mommy and Daddy taught them about safety the minute they move into a dorm. In this particular case, I'd be all for it. As I tell my kids, "Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD." You CAN break all the rules without Mommy and Daddy watching, but it doesn't mean you SHOULD. It's a bad idea for a reason.
Posted by: Rusty Location: C.S. on Oct 27, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Maybe the City of College Station should build several overhead crossing areas with the money they are getting from the fines and protect the pedestrians... Also, change the "right on red" to NO TURN ON RED. This would be a big help too.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 27, 2008 at 05:32 AM
"It's much easier for a pedestrian to stop! How rude!" But they're all late for class. Do you have any idea how long it takes to get from one end of campus to the other? And why are cars driving through campus anyway? With the Parking lots and garages on the edges, it's faster to go around campus than trying to go through to get to the other side...
Posted by: B Location: CS on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:16 PM
I have a solution: reduce the number of lanes on University Av from three per side (and turn lane) to two per side. Then widen sidewalks and make street-level parking available. It would be best if University from South College to Wellborn would be made mostly pedestrian.
Posted by: Geez Location: CS on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:05 PM
The police are doing a great job. Obey the law, simple as that. This is done to save your own ignorant necks, thats the only reason. Stop acting like children. Thank you CSPD
Posted by: Loser Police on Oct 26, 2008 at 08:13 PM
I hate driving on the A&M campus. Students walk right out in front of you and make you stop your car. It's much easier for a pedestrian to stop! How rude!
Posted by: B Location: Brazos Cty on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Sherry, If you walked across the street even inside the white lines and your light said DON'T WALK, then you broke the law. You can ONLY WALK when the light says WALK or when that little hand lights up WHITE. RED MEANS STOP..........stop whining and pay your ticket.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 26, 2008 at 06:47 AM
"ALL of the people walking across checked and were SURE it was safe"... IOW If there's a whole HERD of us, the traffic HAS to stop even if the light's in their favor. And your story doesn't hold water in another way; 60 people standing around waiting for the light to change and NOT ONE of them is smart enough to press the walk signal???? Must all be Aggies, I guess... More likely, the button HAD been pushed, but before the light cycled, the leaders of the pack decided "Hmmm, the lights of the oncoming traffic are at least a block away, I can make it before they get here" without considering that the last 30 or so following them WOULD be obstructing the oncoming cars... And you are correct that the media is using the "common" definition of jaywalking rather than the lesser included specific "legal" definition simply to avoid wasting half a paragraph for pretty useless clarification. The only reason the officers use it is because if he didn't, a defense lawyer could get you off.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 26, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Sherry - if you were crossing at a marked crosswalk when the red hand was showing then you were violating the law, no matter how safe you thought it was. Pay your fine and pay attention (and push the button) next time.
Posted by: Sherry Location: College Station on Oct 25, 2008 at 03:16 PM
It appears to me that the media has been misinformed. Myself and a group of 60 people were crossing AT A CROSSWALK, while the lights had all traffic stopped, WITH NO CARS COMING! Headed with HUNDREDS of other to Midnight Yell... If no one presses the button on one side, then the light skips the walk signal for ONE of the parallel crosswalks. ALL of the people walking across checked and were SURE it was safe,... ALL were within the white crosswalk lines,..and yet ALL were stopped on the other side by CSPD. The tickets given out last Friday night WERE NOT Jay Walking,.. they were Disreguarding a Traffic Safety Device. According to the officer in our group, "He has never written a Jay Walking Ticket as the definition of Jay Walking is crossing from one side of an intersection diagonally to the other side. He has given Failure to Yield Right of Way" Even though we were being "safe and responsible" we were still ticketed.. I'm agreeing....Money Trap!
Posted by: BS in Common Sense on Oct 25, 2008 at 11:39 AM
It certainly is obvious which comments are from "spoiled brat" college students.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:40 PM
I sure wish they ain't "done" away with that free parking. Maybe the city should use the revenue made from the parking to fund education... As for the parking it cost like $4.00 to park in the garage and it is a much safer environment than the back porch area used to be if you care to remember the numerous fights back there.
Posted by: Rich Location: Hampton, VA on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:23 PM
It amazes me how blindly obediant some people can be to the "laws" no matter how ridiculous they may be. One day you all will wake up and realize that "safety" is not, and never has been, the true goal, it is merely the excuse.
Posted by: Andrews Location: Denver on Oct 24, 2008 at 09:29 PM
In my experience the intersection is the most dangerous. Drivers don't stop on right turn on red, drivers run left turn lights. Pedestrians and bicyclists need to be defensive. This is not about keeping the kids safe, as much as raising revenue. This week we lost a kid here crossing in a crosswalk at her high school. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/oct/24/teen-killed-pedestrian-accident-remembered-smile/?partner=yahoo_headlines http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/oct/23/15-year-old-girl-dies-after-being-hit-car/
Posted by: lisa Location: Madisonville on Oct 24, 2008 at 09:17 PM
I am not from B/CS but I've seen the sign say walk there and a car will make a right hand turn, when the people are crossing. So, maybe the officers need to make sure cars don't turn when the sign says walk. Better yet, everyone just drive careful and look out for each other. Also, I'm confused. In madisonville how can electric wheel-chairs and riding mowers be allowed to go down Hwy21, without regards to any traffic laws. I'm disabled also, but I'm not crazy. To ride those items on a major hwy., is suicide. I can see if they need to cross the hwy to go down another street, but they are just riding the things down the hwy, while smoking a cigarette.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:28 PM
College Station is nothing more than a money trap. It started with the revamp of the Northgate area. They done away with the free parking to the bars, and tried to squeeze out all the little mom and pop business owners so they could replace them with money making businesses. All hail the mighty dollar!!!
Posted by: RJ Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:41 PM
bigmike and caren are dolts. I drive by this intersection twice a day every day. I've seen lots of people almost get killed there. Use the crosswalk and stop crossing against the light -- if you don't follow the rules and get hit, no one should have any sympathy for you. Grow up and be an adult.
Posted by: MARY Location: BRYAN on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:18 PM
TO CAREN- JAYWALKING IS ANOTHER WORD FOR ILLEGALLY CROSSING A STREET. WE WERE TAUGHT FROM A VERY YOUNG AGE TO LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING SO YOU DONT GET INTO THE PATH OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THIS ALL MAKES SENSE DONT YOU THINK. BE CAREFUL!!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:57 PM
This isn't a new law that the police/city council made up to punish stupid college students. Jay walking is against the law period. Don't break the law, don't pay the fine. That is pretty simple!
Posted by: Linda Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:04 PM
"we expect them to stop for us" Mr Hahn says. Why would you expect that? Pedestrians have right of way ON campus, not on public streets.
Posted by: jay Location: sanford maine on Oct 24, 2008 at 12:54 PM
This anothe way for a town to steal monery from people. Now if someone gets hit because they are too stupid to look both ways before they cross,who's fault is it,then they pay the hard way dor their own stupid move.
Posted by: Don't know, Jack on Oct 24, 2008 at 12:51 PM
"I love the whole "don't break the law" cry. The law is dumb." What's dumb is break the law when the cops aren't around to ticket you, end up in the Hospital; which is what happened to a (probable) drunk Ag last night...
Posted by: To Ray on Oct 24, 2008 at 12:39 PM
"The City will LOSE money and find something better to do if every citation results in a court appearance and full-blown trial." Not if the city WINS (which mostly they will; remember who pays the judges) since the loser is assesed court costs over and above the fine. And the ones the city loses are the ones where the defendant hires a GOOD lawyer which ISN'T remibursed... the City lawyers are on retainer, not hourly, so they don't have the same problem.
Posted by: Citizen Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 12:32 PM
I think that there should be some kind of control over jaywalkers. Most of the time, the violators seem to dare you to hit them with your vehicle. Then they threaten to sue because they are pedestrians. The vehicles also have rights too. What happened to respect for each other and laws that are the books?
Posted by: A&M Staff person Location: Responding to:Caren Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 09:35 AM on Oct 24, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Yes Caren, this is crazy...its also crazy that thr college students dont have enough smarts to cross the street where they are supposed to, its crazy that the idiots cant look both ways for cars, I learned that before kindergarden! Its crazy that they cant obey the law, thats something else that I learned before going to Kindergarden....and these college students are our future???? OMG WE ARE IN TROUBLE!
Posted by: Anne Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Stop being so danged LAZY - that is why we are the FATTEST NATION - just walk to the freakin' crosswalk. Trust me. It will not kill you to walk the extra distance. Others have done it and lived to tell about it. Try it you may like it.
Posted by: College Station resident Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:48 AM
How about building either a tunnel system or an overpass for pedestrians? This would create a safer environment for both drivers and those on foot. Maybe the Athletic Dept. could help fund it since they are reeling in so much revenue from football ticket sales!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Caren MUST be an AGGIE who thinks that the world revolves around her.
Posted by: NA Location: Texas on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:24 AM
You speed...you get ticketed. You run a red light...you get ticketed. You drive without a seatbelt...you get ticketed. These are all forms of breaking the rules. What's so different about jaywalking? Isn't that a rule as well? You break the rule's...you pay the consequence.
Posted by: Stacy Location: BCS on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:20 AM
What happened this morning is EXACTLY why it is against the law to jaywalk. Stop being lazy and go to the crosswalk. People walking across the street where ever, especially on a busy street like University, create a very hazardous situation for everyone. Not only does the person who is hit injured and possibly killed, think about the guilt that is placed upon the person who is driving the vehicle who hits someone. The ticket is high to make people think twice about where they decide to cross the street. If the light takes "too long" then you need to leave earlier. And Jaywalking is not another word for crossing the street, it's another word for breaking the law.
Posted by: Caren Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Jaywalking is another word for crossing the street. We are just crossing the street. Yeah we should just slow down and watch for cars, but a TICKET for crossing the street. Maybe the cross walk is up too far from where we are going. This is crazy........................................
Posted by: Lynn Location: B/CS on Oct 24, 2008 at 09:26 AM
For those of you who don't get the local news... "Around 1:00 A.M. Friday, College Station police say a man walked right in front of a pickup truck on University and Tauber.The impact of that crash was enough to send the man flying out of his shoes and socks."
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 08:54 AM
This is a huge problem in this area all the time not just at night. It's time CSPD started doing something.
Posted by: maggie Location: TAMU on Oct 24, 2008 at 08:40 AM
I live off north gate area and I have to walk daily to the west campus. When you try to walk from there to West campus specially in hot/cold weathers, it becomes difficult not to jaywalk as there is only one traffic light.SO, a person has to go all the way till intersection of agronomy and University road even when you donot want to go that far. If you main aim is to prevent accidents from happening, the why doesnt College Station Council install a traffic light there?? People with cars, its easy for you, you dont realize what problems the poor students face who cannot afford cars.
Posted by: Amy Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 08:27 AM
What's with the bad attitudes toward the police? They are out their working around the clock for YOUR safety. There is obviously a problem with jaywalking as we are reminded by yet another accident last night, and they are trying to do something about it. Lay off and give them some respect.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 08:06 AM
It's all about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Posted by: NOT FUNNY Location: bcs on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:49 AM
This is serious business we are talking here. Just heard a college student was hit last night while jaywalking. My prayers are with him and his familys. Sounds like some of you students owe the city, the people and the police an apology. Whos man enough to admit they were wrong for thinking this was all a money thing. The city of college station is trying to protect you!!!!!! More police handing out tickets please!
Posted by: oldsalty Location: bcs on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Ever drive down university drive in front of Northgate during lunch hours? Ever see the large trucks unloading freight in front of the bars? I was stuck in the right lane behind one of those trucks with its hazards on and unloading in the middle of the road. I finally got a break in traffic where i could go around the truck and from out of nowhere a couple of girls decided to jaywalk in front of this truck so i could not see them. I almost killed them both, narrowly missing them by pulling further over into oncomming traffic. I happen to be a great driver, but what if it had been an elderly person that is not a real good driver. We would be talking about two deaths of Aggies. I am willing to bet that these two girls never jay walked again. The police are doing their jobs and are trying to protect you from killing yourself. OPEN YOUR EYES Instead of bashing the city council and the police, why dont you all get together and propose a raised crosswalk that lets traffic pass underneath.
Posted by: bigmike Location: virginia on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:55 AM
People would be wise to just not go to College Station for about a week or so. That would hurt the merchants and in turn will show that the government is still run by the people. I would understand a resonable fine, $160 is nothing more than Jack-boot Thugs showing a conn deal with city hall. Boycott the area for a week and watch the results. Promise to follow-up with a weeks worth of boycott every month until fines are lowered and watch how fast things can happen.
Posted by: George Location: Newark NJ on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:10 AM
Jaywalking? Hah! I've jaywalked all 5 boroughs in NYC and never had a problem. They won't get you unless you do something really stupid and are likely to endanger yourself. I jaywalked 2nd Ave. (53rd St.) and only noticed the cops on the corner when I was halfway across. They never bothered me. As I like to say, "I'm not a New Yorker, I just play one on TV." I think street smarts and existing conditions should be more of a determining factor than robot-like adherence to arbitrary rules.
Posted by: CJ Location: New York on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:38 AM
Oh, I get it now. An $180 ticket will stop jay walkers more effectively than a moving car. I didn't know we had evolved beyond self preservation. If a cop will take a bullet for me than why won't they take a bumper too! Argue against the law and not the cost of the ticket. Can you say, nanny state.
Posted by: Jim Location: Woodlands on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:23 AM
Police stations should not be allowed to keep money from fines, period. If College Station can't pay for their own police then they need to move. They make a lot of money from those College Kids families.
Posted by: Nailem Location: Anchorage on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:54 AM
$180.00 for jaywalking. Bargain price. The other penalty is broken bones or death.
Posted by: Tanya Location: Los Angeles on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:36 AM
It's over $300 for a red light ticket in Los Angeles and jaywalking tickets are handed out frequently. It's approximately $100 for that. They say it's because so many people get nailed by cars. Mostly stupid people or drunks get hit, so I think it's a revenue generator and has nothing to do with public safety.
Posted by: Dan Location: California on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:27 AM
It would be interesting to see how many got tagged and what the reaction was if the penalty was "community service" instead of a fine. It would tell us if this was just about collecting money or if it was REALLY about saving lives and making it a better place to live. Take the $$$ out of enforcement of laws and put in some common sense.
Posted by: k Location: detreaux on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:54 AM
Cancel any travel to this one horse town. It's not so much the fine, as the fact that a driver running a read light pays less then half the jaywalking ticket. PODUNK TOWN. I will lambaste it on my radio show next Tuesday. I am disgusted by the idiocy, but I guess everything really is bigger in Texas, including stupidity. Don't get me weong...I am all for laws. Just make them realistic. We want people to walk...to use alternative travel, and we charge them more then a driver running a light in the same intersection. You council people are just plain (fill in the blank)
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:12 AM
Don't forget about all the jaywalking in Downtown Bryan, I see it every day and nothing is done about that....Geez what else will they ticket on.
Posted by: Ag05 Location: Louisiana on Oct 24, 2008 at 12:29 AM
I knew it would happen sooner or later. . . the rise of the Brazos Valley Police State makes Drudge. As much as I hate that this kind of thing hurts A&M's image (and it does - this portrayal of BCS makes Waco look like Padre Island), maybe the negative publicity finally will convince the locals to let go of their obsession with sucking the fun out of the lives of the 18-24 year old students that pay their salaries.
Posted by: John Location: C.S. on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:42 PM
This is nothing more than an "MORON TAX," if you are a moron, and break the law, you pay the tax. If you are not a moron, you go about your day without paying the tax.
Posted by: MikeK Location: Grapevine TX on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Pretty vulgar way to soak the students and parents a little more. Right up there with issuing thousands more student parking passes than parking spaces again milking the students and parents. What a great way to increase contempt for police that are nothing more than revenue collectors for the city. This tacky job should be beneath a highly trained armed protector of the populace. Our police deserve better and we really don't need our elected employees or our unelected government employee treating us like serfs that need to fork over our money or else.
Posted by: Chris Location: Elmira on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Just another way to under-handedly tax people and line their own pockets!
Posted by: john54 on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:04 PM
thats right. march in streets. my generation did it!! OOPS, that was civil rights,voting rights, equal rights, not the hood ornament rights. The laws of physics overrules the law of jaywalking. Save your own life
Posted by: terry Location: cs on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Boycott Northgate for 2 weeks and the businesses would get it rescinded.
Posted by: Yuki Location: Houston on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I'm sure this has improved relations between students and the police. Tell me officer do the students treat you like the jackbooted thugs your are? Why not beat up on a few old ladies while you are at it? You do this only on weekends? It sounds like a monetary situation more than a traffic safety situation. Do you also hid in the bushes looking for people doing 1 or 2 miles per hour over the speed limit?
Posted by: Andrew Location: Virginia on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:20 PM
I agree with Bill on this one. University Drive is not a terribly well put together road for the pederstrians. Especially from the campus dorms and the related parking lots, the crosswalk to the northgate area is simply not convenient. If a person was trying to go to the convenience store or to any of the bars on the southwest end of the northgate area from the opposite side of the road, walking to the crosswalk and back to the bar is adding something like .3 miles to the walk just to cross the street. When I used to live in the dorms, the jaywalk wasn't even an issue that we worried about in terms of hoping we didn't get tickets, albeit the tickets weren't exactly enforced to this extent in those days. Even with dorm sponsored events, we would jaywalk as a group. I beleive we called it, "Aggie Frogger." Anyway, the ticket price is certainly too high for this situation, and the city would better serve the public by introducing a stoplight on Boyett.
Posted by: Barzacus Location: Planet Earth on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:15 PM
Why is such a large fine justified? Why is a plain warning not sufficient? Are the collected funds used to build a pedestrian overpass? I bet the answer is a resounding NO. It seems to me that this program is designed to intrude into students' lives and fatten up the city's general revenue. Wake up, people. We are a country under occupation by the police.
Posted by: Jack Location: texas on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:07 PM
I love the whole "don't break the law" cry. The law is dumb. The fines are dumb. It's not public morality or safety. It's clearly revenue generation by a small Texas town. You'd be better off paying three more cents on your property taxes than putting up with this silliness.
Posted by: CS Resident Location: Vote Them Out on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:54 PM
I would encourage all of you that are students here to register to vote in College Station. You guys have ability to fill the mayor's office and every city council seat with a student. After that you can hire a police chief that represents the needs of the entire community. If the city police will not exercise some discretion in the enforcement of class "C" misdemeanor violations, you can put a stop to it. I have lived here for 40 years and I am sick and tired of watching this city finance it's expenditures on the backs of struggling college kids. This game has gone on long enough. You have Holleman HUD rats robbing stores, dealing drugs and breaking in to cars every night. Arresting them however, is not profitable. Therefore, they go cite college kids for jaywalking.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:48 PM
What college did the CS police go to?
Posted by: Matt Drudge Location: Everywhere on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Youre on my Drudge Report!!!
Posted by: mike Location: boston on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:45 PM
I wish we did this here. I hit someone that jaywalked in front of my truck during rush hour some years ago, and despite the law regarding distance from a crosswalk, etc. I was found at fault and made to pay. Fortunately I drive slow and the pedestrian was simply knocked over. The law may protect you in a legitimate crossing, but the laws of physics cant be mitigated with traffic laws. Be safe!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:37 PM
It's great, when Bryan gets bad news, the CS folks claim they have the perfect city and Bryan is slum. Whenever CSPD does things that affect the college students, all of a sudden there's so much crime in CS and the police are being taken away from the city to "pick" on aggies at Northgate.
Posted by: walkdontrun on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:23 PM
The police are scared of the real criminals so they sit in their cars eating donuts and handing out tickets. D'oh!, good job guys. I feel soo much safer now!
Posted by: Tony Location: Chicago on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Why not tell it like it is? The College Station politicians are more interested in money than pedestrian safety. Just another excuse to rip off John Q. Public. IF they gave a darn they would put any and all funds raised by this method into a public safety education campaign...and I don't mean give the money to the mayor"s brother-in-law to put up a sign.
Posted by: Ray Location: Minnesota on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:42 PM
The City will LOSE money and find something better to do if every citation results in a court appearance and full-blown trial. All it takes is a little time and (concerted) effort by the targets of such hamfisted, Big Brother tactics. Will you stand up for yourselves?
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Why not pick a C-store area maybe a hotel and check for jay walkers and armed thugs robbing us?
Posted by: Debi Location: CS on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:55 PM
I know alot of people prob wont agree with this BUT it might really be a good thing if your in that biga hurry leave just a tad bit earlyer...
Posted by: Bob Location: Over there on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:51 PM
This is called normal college life in upstate New York as many college were put in the middle of nowhere to boost the hillbilly economy. Dont get angry, this is life and is the "angry/world owes me something tax" you pay a poor group of people who hate your kid because s/he has opportunities they will never have. This has nothing to do with police. Police enforce the law that someone put in place. Cops dont make law, the local towns people do. Hate the locals, not the cops.
Posted by: Jeremy K. Location: Fort Worth on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:44 PM
The fine is a bit excessive, but I personally almost ran over (and been run over) at the crossing in front of Zapatos, where it is not well lit. So I can see the reasoning.
Posted by: Tuggie Location: Dayton, OH on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:38 PM
I parked on the grass in a Park in Springboro ,OH and got a ticket for $120.00. The woman in front of me was charged with theft and only fined $150.00 God Bless America and God Bless Mayor's Court in Springboro, OH
Posted by: John Location: John on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:31 PM
government at work, it never ceases to amaze me what idiots drive our public policies. next thing they'll be locking up jaywalkers in jail, while they let 15th time offenders for robberies or assaults out in a day with parole.
Posted by: DON'T AGREE Location: CS on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:29 PM
I THINK THIS IS JUST STUPID..THIS IS JUST ANOTHER WAY OF MAKING MONEY TO PUT INTO THEIR POCKETS..WHAT'S THE BIG POINT..I'M SURE THEY ARE CAREFUL WHEN THEY CROSS THE STREET..IT'S NOT LIKE THEY ARE WALKING WHEN 50 CARS ARE COMING AT THEM..WORRY ABOUT DOING BETTER THINGS..CATCHING KILLERS..RAPISTS OR SOMETHING INSTEAD OF SITTING IN THEIR CARS EATING DONUTS AND WAITING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS LATE TO CLASS TO WALK ACROSS THE STREET..JUST POINTLESS
Posted by: Greg Location: Columbia, SC on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:27 PM
According to the US Constitution, we as Americans are entitled to a trial by jury consisting of our peers. Makes sense to me to swamp the courts with jury trials, at least you won't have to pay your ticket for a year or better. Good luck!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Too cute Jay Runner!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:15 PM
OMG....Go after the REAL crooks! There is people breaking into cars and places of business....Concentrate on THEM and not something so minor as jaywalkers!
Posted by: Guy Location: CT on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:11 PM
How about protecting the community from criminals instead of from themselves. I don't know what's worse - the busybodies who think we need them to tell us where to cross the street or the shameless excessive taxation for that priviledge.
Posted by: mike Location: college station on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Driving through the Northgate area any thurs through sat night is a nightmare. With three lanes of headlights approaching you, it is impossible to see those students wearing dark clothing and jumping off the curb. The fact that many are somewhat drunk only makes it more dangerous.
Posted by: avg Joe Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:04 PM
First of all, if you've never been to Northgate on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night recently, I don't know why you even bothered to comment. You have no idea what you are talking about. Secondly, it's not about the money. It's about public safety. I know that's hard for the majority to understand because you have to think about someone other than yourself. You can cross the street any where you want provided you yield the right of way to oncoming cars. I still can't figure it out, thousands of dollars in tuition and you're complaining about a $180 ticket because you can't learn to look both ways before crossing the street. Besides, Mommy and Daddy are gonna pay for that too, what are you worried about? And for all of you so quick to jump on the cop bashing bandwagon, go ride with them one night. Walk a mile in their shoes before you pass judgement. Oh, that's right, you have more important things to do like watch t.v. or go to sleep. Better yet,just move to a city w/o cops
Posted by: van portland or on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:51 PM
This is the best way for cities to get money without direct taxation. Soon there will be so many laws- you will get ticketed for not having a shirt button buttoned! The next time you hear the city is low on funds- watch for the speed traps...
Posted by: Amazed Location: B/CA on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Did everyone miss (or choose to ignore) the fact that the cops only spent 1/2 hour each night for 3 nights - 90 minutes working on this. You make is sound like this is the only thing they are doing. Plus I heard on the radio that they were going to do this before they even started and my friends told me that A&M sent out a campus wide email letting them know about the program before it even started. Those of you who are slamming the city about this don't even have all of the facts about what happened before this started.
Posted by: Brian Location: NY on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:29 PM
This has nothing to do with public safety. It all about generating revenue for the town. Expect to see more of this as the economy worsens.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: cs on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:28 PM
cspd amazes me how greedy they are....let kids be kids.....how about trying to prevent a real crime...lazy good for nothing dough nut eaters
Posted by: Cajun Maverick Location: The Woodlands, Tx on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:24 PM
How about going after those pot-smoking hippies instead of jaywalkers?
Posted by: George Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:21 PM
You made it on Drudge! Whooooooop! THIS is your news!
Posted by: Jay Runner Location: Florida on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Don't jaywalk, jayrun. The police can only catch 1 in 12 or every 12th Man!
Posted by: Bill Location: Houston on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:00 PM
I find it amusing that many non-Ags call the complainers "whiners" and the like. They've obviously never seen University Drive in the Northgate area. ONE traffic light at College Main. That's it. There's really no other way to cross BUT TO JAYWALK. I'm up in C.S. every football weekend, and between the traffic and lack of cross access (maybe ramp towers like they used to have on Wellborn) there is ONE legal crossing. Gee, no wonder people jaywalk. This section of road is UNCHANGED since I lived there in the 80s. A traffic signal at Boyett would be a good idea, too, but will never happen. Hell, you want unsafe? Look at the sidewalk outside the chicken when the t-shirt trailer is parked there. That's really safe. Seriously, the City of College Station needs to make University Drive more pedestrian AND traffic friendly.
Posted by: Big D Location: Tampa Bay on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Looks like a great way to build respect for the police and create a friendly atmosphere within the community. Better get the riot gear out and bump some heads. Better still, send your sons and daughters to O.U. at least they won't get arrested for jaywalking.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:46 PM
No matter where you are. If there are jaywalking laws and you break them, you should be ticketed
Posted by: Matt on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:44 PM
I'm with Alex on this one. The man makes a good point!
Posted by: Steve Location: Texas on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Well if your walking why do u have to stop? just run away
Posted by: Paul Location: B/CS on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Northgate is the goose that lays golden eggs. The parking enforcers notify police of cars with expired inspections, registrations or an empty beer can in the back of your truck. They simply wait til you get in your vehicle and get on the street to pounce and hope for a DUI as the cherry on top. Why don't the congregate on restaurant row? Lots of drunks coming out of those places too.
Posted by: Bill Location: Columbus, OH on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Posted by: keep it simple on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:12 PM It's a bit steep, but if you don't want a ticket - don't jaywalk. Beside the point. What I want to know is why the fine is so much more than for running a red light.
Posted by: anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:17 PM
so they rather issue jay walkers tickets then to find out who is breaking into vehicles....
Posted by: Dave Location: UK on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:17 PM
I've never quite understood this US thing about only crossing the road when the light says so, it seems so anti the concept of Land of the Free. In the UK you simply look both ways (left, right and left again) and if it's safe to cross, just walk. We even teach our kids to do it, check out the Green Cross Code. Still, I guess it helps fund city hall.
Posted by: Alex Location: Rockland NY on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:16 PM
People should be able to cross the street anywhere they want! Who cares if they get mowed down by a driver texting and going 20 miles over the speed limit. Hell we got to get to where we are going! Maybe instead of a $180 ticket, a trip to the morgue to see the latest accident victim would be better. In New York City most jaywalkers are not ticketed. Recently two females in there early 20s were struck by two Taxi es crossing the street (They both died). A lady in Chinatown was struck and killed by a Tractor Trailer(DOA). She was wedged between the tires. Who cares who's fault it was, its just a traffic accident. Most of the time the driver is let go at the scene. No one wants to listen to those fat over weight cops! In fact when we tell Pedestrians to wait, they want to make complaint reports about us doughnut eating cops. Every once and a while we get a thank you, when a pedestrian is save from being hit!. Try cross in the crosswalk you may live longer. Thank You Alex
Posted by: keep it simple on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:12 PM
It's a bit steep, but if you don't want a ticket - don't jaywalk.
Posted by: Orenthal on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:10 PM
Get government out of peoples' lives
Posted by: Bill Location: Columbus, OH on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:02 PM
"Each ticket comes with a $180 fine. "Especially just for Jay walking? That's more than a red light ticket," said Wang. She's right, a ticket from a red light camera will cost drivers $75. Police say drivers and walkers won't have to pay fines for either, as long as they obey traffic laws." Did a policeman really give that lame answer? The question is why the fine is more than for running a red light. I suppose if the penalty for jaywalking is death the spokesman for the police would defend it by saying people can avoid being put to death simply by not jay walkiing.
Posted by: TAMU Employee on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Grow Up People! You break the law, you get a ticket. Stop crying like babies and bashing the police. Kudos to the CSPD!
Posted by: Doug Location: New Jersey on Oct 23, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Get use to this, if Obama is elected.
Posted by: mike Location: Smith on Oct 23, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Edward Hann says ""I think people have become a little comfortable with large moving objects,"...Hey Edward, I think you've become to comfortable seeing innocent citizens giving the city their hard earned money for BS laws. I hope there's no other crimes happening in that city because those tickets are a joke...is this what you became a cop for? Congrats,wear that badge proud. Shine it up and tell your grandchildren someday how you stopped the jaywalkers of 2008! You are jokes and being laughed at by the entire country!
Posted by: About time Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 03:20 PM
It' about time that they start letting these college students know that they do not run things in this town. Now if they would only take the other money and teach them how to obey traffic laws now.
Posted by: Jack Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Someone needs to forward these comments from around the nation and the world to the College Station city council and the police chief. Maybe if they realized what fools they were making of themselves on such a big stage, they would rein in some of the abuses. Thanks, Drudge!
Posted by: joseph Location: Bay City on Oct 23, 2008 at 03:14 PM
The government is your enemy. Today they steal from you, tomorrow they will kill you.
Posted by: Roger Location: Texas on Oct 23, 2008 at 03:11 PM
While it is true that someone could get together however many students to all jay walk at the same time as suggested below, the obvious question is why they would wish to. If a driver hits you that driver has to live with that for the rest of their lives whether you live or die. Why would you wish to harm a driver in that way? What if you were the driver and someone stepped out in front of you or came flying in front of you on a bicycle?
Posted by: Bob Location: Mei on Oct 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Its funding for the new City Hall and Crompton's parks
Posted by: Ben Location: Houston on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Common Aggies...can't you outrun an overwieght, doughnut eating cop. At least, make them work for it. If they're on bike...hit the stairs. You already pay for those cops to protect and they just want more money.
Posted by: Scot Location: Riverside on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Time for the ACORN method All students register to vote here, And throw the CS city council out. After all following the ACORN method, who cares if the voters live here, ( or live at all for that matter)
Posted by: Ann Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Hey, everyone on here who is complaining about this, I have a suggestion - STOP BREAKING THE LAW and you won't have to worry about it. Period!! Kudos to CSPD - KEEP IT UP!
Posted by: Dan Cammack Location: Woodlands, Texas on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:47 PM
Taht has been slow for 20 years.... The student should get a gift certificate to a Texas game. A&M Class of 59
Posted by: Chase Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Another Example of College Station just trying to make a little more money. If it's not about the money, give those that jaywalk community service..wont happen b/c it's all about the money in College Station!
Posted by: Eddie Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:39 PM
What next College Station. How about doing something productive and try and prevent real crimes instead of people crossing the road. Is CSPD even aware that there is a big problem with car break-in's in the area? Or are they too busy along with the city trying to figure out how to make a little more money! Pathetic!
Posted by: bcs on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:38 PM
it must be nice in college station where the cops have time to write jay walking tickets. Too bad Bryan cops are too busy being real police officers fighting real crime.
Posted by: Obama Sucks Location: OH on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:31 PM
I wonder if there is any way the left can spin this and blame it all on Bush?
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Can I get out of the ticket by taking Walkers Ed?
Posted by: Fire Them!!! Location: CSTX on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Now we have become world wide fools by making the Drudge report. All over jay walking. Maybe it is time for a city manager to be terminated and along with our new police chief. Is this really more important than car break-ins, burglaries, rapes, and armed hold ups.
Posted by: Derek Location: Ohio on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Our campus also hands out jaywalking tickets. This came after 3 people were hit and killed while doing so on campus. These laws protect people who obviously can't protect themselves. To heck with the tickets let the motorists cleanse the gene pool a bit
Posted by: GEORGE Location: DIFEO on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:25 PM
why don't they work the borders????, let the mexicans pay $180.00, and lower the tuition for college kids, and at the same time increase the piggi bank for college campus-oh wait at minute they don't have $$$$$, but rich and spoiled kids do-now it makes sense go 3rd reich
Posted by: Barrack Location: Obama Headquarters, Hotel street, Honolulu on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:24 PM
I would ticket my grandmother, if she wasnt so sick, but then again she's just a typical white person. You know the one's, that jaywalk and are afraid of you know who
Posted by: David Location: Cailfornia on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Can you say Police State? What's next? 30 day lock-up for ditching school? How about a tax on Breathing because it produces CO2. When did sanity, fairness and common sense die? I know freedom isn't free but when did Liberty become passe'?
Posted by: Ben Location: Indianapolis on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Who cares? No wonder our society's falling apart. What a waste of money and resourses. What are you going to do if the "criminal" doesn't pay the fine? Incarserate them? Get real you namby pamby feel good liberals.
Posted by: To LA LA land on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:21 PM
[They don't know that the rules "require" a "warrant" for ALL arrests and without them they automatically illegal. (Unless they can prove exigent circumstances.) They don't know that all citations issued by peace officers are "arrests."] I think this is incorrect; citations are nothing but a "promise to appear" in court to answer the charges at a later date, which may be given by an officer to a "suspect" instead of an arrest for misdemenor offences. An ARREST (detention) only occurs if the accused refuses to sign the citation, in which case the "exigent circumstances" are created by the officer's claim to have witnessed the crime. YOU ARE correct that in the defendants court appearance, they can indeed request a jury trial for even spitting on the sidewalk (speeders routinely do this if they think they can prove the radar is funky; usually doesn't fly), BUT (and this a biggie) should they lose, they will be liable not only for the fine, but for the COST of the trial as well...
Posted by: Jenn Location: CS on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:20 PM
wow, i agree the area needs to be ticketed...the college kids do just walk in front of cars....but 180? That's gonna hit hard. We need government to back off a little on that one. Seems a bit heartless.
Posted by: BarryO Location: Oman on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:15 PM
You can fix 'stupid' if you take all the warning stickers off. Might take two to three weeks, problem solved
Posted by: Jim Location: CS on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:13 PM
This is just another money making scam by the city of COMMUNIST STATION. ANY ticket you get from these crooks just tell the Judge you do not have any money and you want to lay it out in jail. You get $75 a daycredit against the ticket and Brazos county CHARGES $35 a day to the city of Communist Station.
Posted by: Responding to:joe Location: hemlock on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:09 AM on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:13 PM
You call CSPD "Jackbooted thugs?" I certainly hope that you never need the services of the "jackbooted thugs" as you call them! But if you do, they will be there to help even the likes of you! My brother was a College Station policeman for over 25 years, and he put his life on the line everytime he walked out the door...and to think that IDIOTS like you have the audasity to call them names when they would take a bullet for you, makes me SICK!
Posted by: Mark Location: Plainview on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:12 PM
I'm all for ticketing jaywalkers but the fine is way too much. $20.00 is enough for a pedestrian. Sounds like a money making scheme.
Posted by: Michael Location: Omaha on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:06 PM
The student council should get together 1000 students and all of them jaywalk at the same time and ask for jail time. What would College Station be if it wasn't for A&M. It would be nothing...
Posted by: Jim Location: TX on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:01 PM
It's all about the money. I once got a parking ticket there for parking facing the wrong way on a 2 lane street with no buildings of any kind on it (which was only used as overflow parking for the school). Did me parking that way affect traffic or hurt anyone? NO! But it's money in their pocket. I learned my lesson though. I guess it was better got get a little $10-$20 fine as opposed to a $180 ticket.
Posted by: Chris Location: Largo, FL on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Call Chief Ikner at 979-764-3600 and let him know your feelings. I just did. ;)
Posted by: To Katrina on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:57 PM
[What would be nice though, is if CS put in a few walkways that went OVERTOP of the busiest areas so that this will lessen the need for people to not care if the sign says walk or don't walk.] You weren't here about 15 years ago when they had the walkway over Wellborn by Kyle Field, were you? They had to fold the approach ramps because of lack of room (kind of like they would have to do at Northgate) and NOBODY but the skateborders would use it! They finally tore it down and put everybody trying to get to campus through hell for a year while they dug the tunnel that's there now...
Posted by: k Location: jarns on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:57 PM
uh it's $200 in Walnut Creek, California...
Posted by: AmandaAggie08 Location: College Station, TX on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Targeting Jaywalkers may seem ridiculous, but I get really fed up with people that walk straight out into a busy 4 lane road and expect everyone to stop for them. It puts the driver and pedestrian at risk. Not to mention it violates laws that have been on the books for years; this is nothing new. On Southwest Parkway (4 lanes and a turning lane), kids are always randomly running across the street. Sometimes around dusk it can be hard to see them with the changes in daylight. If the fear of a ticket will keep them on the sidewalks and in the crosswalks, I'm all for it. I am tired of watching out for people who don't watch out for themselves!
Posted by: Virginian in NYC Location: 45th and 5th on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Dear "Rules are Rules" or "Obey the Law or Get a Fine" folks: be realistic. In a college town, the pedestrians *should* have the right-of-way. They should use this multiple thousand dollar windfall to fund new signs that say "25mph" and "Cars Yield to Pedestrians." If the law is nonsensical, should it be blindly followed? I submit that it should not be.
Posted by: Dan Location: St. Petersburg on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Sounds like another incredibly greedy local government fleecing the working people. Talk about redistributing the wealth. By the way, how many unsolved murders are stacked up there, growing cold in police files?
Posted by: Responding to:Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:18 AM on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:33 PM
I also work for Texas A&M and can tell you that alth A&M Staff person doesnt have the right to run the students down (no one has that right) I can tell you that I also work for A&M and these students have no sense when it comes to traffic. They can have their nose in a book, paper whatever, and will step off the curb without looking both ways for traffic, they can do that on campus...for some reason they think its their God given right, and most employees recognize that, but they dont have that same right on the streets of College Station, and the students need to realize that! I have been in the Northgate area many times, and the jaywalking is rampant, dangerous, and yes there have been serious injuries from this kind of dangerous behaviour, and I say KUDOS to CSPD for trying to curb this situation!
Posted by: Jay Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Way to excessive.
Posted by: William Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:20 PM
only $180? no jail time? lock 'em up for awhile, perhaps a little water boarding will teach 'em. Thanks Government!!!! without you there would be total chaos - we really are incapable of taking care of ourselves.
Posted by: E. Pluribus Unum Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:19 PM
College Station is trying to start funding the bond proposals that haven't even been voted on yet! It started with the parking tickets in the middle of the night for parking facing the wrong way in a cul-de-sac. (At the same time they were writing that ticket, one of the local hotels was experiencing an ARMED ROBBERY!) Now they are going after other terrorist acts like jaywalking. If the TRUE intent was to educate the public and change behavior, then a warning ticket is in order for at theast the initial offense. But alas, since the economy is down, the reality is that College Station must find new ways to pay for their bond issues that are coming up for a vote in November. You can reduce the need for College Station to raise taxes and raise additional funds by writing volumes of chicken-scratch tickets by sending them a message and voting NO on the bond issues.
Posted by: Dave Location: Oregon on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:18 PM
They did this back when I was in school at Miami of Ohio. These tickets lead directly to three nights of riots in May 1998. I still hold contempt for the police that I have carried into my adult life.
Posted by: jim dunlap Location: nevada on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:12 PM
you will find our police force all over the country are revenue enhancers first then if no evenue to be collected they do police work.
Posted by: heather Location: hayden ID on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:11 PM
To hell with the fine police! Smash their spy cameras and destroy their databases!
Posted by: John Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:07 PM
BLOODY HELL!!!! All you complainers were WARNED last week that they were going to begin enforcing the law BECAUSE jaywalkers were getting killed and injured when the cops let it slide: http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/31077669.html But now you're complaining because almost one a minute still can't tell the difference between University Drive and a dance floor. And you keep trying to blow smoke by bringing up what's going on in OTHER parts of the city even after Ike TOLD you that he's changing the department to have officers in each area concentrate on the type of crime in their area. SO let me explain it to you more simply: There AREN'T many burglaries going in in Northgate, so those officers and ONLY those officers will focus on DUI, MIP, PI, AND NOW jaywalking, because THOSE are the crimes which are HURTING and KILLING people IN that AREA... and to repeat his earlier statment from last month: "If that means some buzzes have to be killed, we're gonna kill a few buzzes."
Posted by: John M Location: Falls Church, VA on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:06 PM
I wish they would ticket the jaywalkers in the dc netro area, they are a real danger to themselves
Posted by: Joseph Location: Arkansas on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Seems you need your Mommy to hold your little had. Shut up and grow up. If you paid attention in class you would know how to read...
Posted by: Pete Location: Michigan on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Wow, I'm glad to hear that violent crime is under control so well in Texas they have time to go after Jay Walkers. I would say something about Tax Dollars at work, but it appears as if they are generating enough income to make the payroll...
Posted by: Jamie Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
When the very next news story is how car burglaries are on the rise 98% doesn't it seem strange that our cops are sitting at North Gate watching people walk??? Feel free to do crime on Thur,Fri and Sat because we all know where the police will be. Not protecting against real crimes.
Posted by: Jack Link Location: Langeloth, PA on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:43 PM
The article says $130 of the $180 fine goes "back to" the city's general fund. Where, pray tell, does the other $50 go? To the arresting officer? To a slush fund for cop parties? To some private contractor with a vested interest in maximizing fines? Outrageous fines like these, which have no rational basis, are simply "theft by oppressive government". The key here is the "slow light", made slow by....the town, to encourage jay-walking. It's nothing more than the equivalent of a speed trap. If I were a Texas A & M student I'd organize a protest by having several hundred students jaywalk at the same time. Get some pubicity, and embarrass the hell out of the town.
Posted by: LEO Location: NYC on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:43 PM
As if we're not taxed enough already. Ridiculous and one of the many reasons people have lost respect for law enforcement.
Posted by: Anom Location: Los Angeles on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:38 PM
It's always funny (and sad) to hear the "rules are rules" people. They are the ones that don't know the rules. They don't know that cops only have authority for "crimes." They don't know that the Constitution "guarantees" trial by jury for ALL (all means all all the time) criminal defendants. They don't know that the rules "require" a "warrant" for ALL arrests and without them they automatically illegal. (Unless they can prove exigent circumstances.) They don't know that all citations issued by peace officers are "arrests." But, I'm sure they know that they've never seen a jury (and wont be given one) in ANY traffic court. So Mr./Mrs. "rules are rule," now what?
Posted by: John Location: Chattanooga, TN on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Wonderful Texas! This in indicative of the Texas mentality. Way to go. Hey Texans : come to our wonderful downtown where the police wave at you, they don't ticket you to line their pockets.
Posted by: Jeffrey Smathers Location: Wilsonville, Ore on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Have an active period where 'jaywalking fines' is in effect say from 4:00p to 6:00p and othertimes when needed....otherwise you are free to walk when safe.
Posted by: David Location: Tampa, FL on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:25 PM
This article is making the rounds around the world. What a joke for this small town on Texas. The police chief should resign for this enforcement policy which is clearly directed at college students. How many adults does the police see jaywalking with no enforcement taken. This will certainly result in a law suit against the police for discriminatory harassment. If you have been ticketed. file your complaint here: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/split/police.php
Posted by: Anonymous Location: BCS on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:18 PM
nice we made drudge report
Posted by: s_x_i Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Bring back Mike Clancey! A police chief who's not afraid to police and who was ousted because of racism within the C/S city council. Since he left petty crime is up nearly 100% and all the police are used as is a revenue generating force for the city. Our city council needs a slap in the face and needs the common sense to be able to call a spade a spade. Remember when it said 'to protect and serve' on the police cars...? Now it says 'Law Enforcement' It's just your personal freedoms being eroded away one bit at a time. Soon they will be all gone.
Posted by: Todd Location: Des Moines Iowa on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Jaywalking is a bogus, antiquated law. I'm able to legally walk across the street wherever I want, and the intersections (where this story says is the only legal place in this Texas town) are the most dangerous place to cross because of the larger number of vehicles. The drivers at intersections also have this peculiar habit of being in such a hurry as to only look at whether there are vehicles in their way and not factoring in people as potential obstacles. That's why so many people get hit at crosswalks. This is one more case where it would be better to leave it up the individual person to figure out where it was the safest for them to walk. I have confidence they will make the best choice for their own survival!
Posted by: Rick Location: CS on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM
While enforcement is certainly needed, the perception of students becoming simply another easy revenue source for the City of College Station is disturbing. The Police Chief's appearance on local tv Sunday night certainly didn't make the case for a massive jaywalking enforcement effort as he indicated crime statistics against property were up substantially in CS. One might think that efforts to reduce crimes against property were secondary to revenue generation.
Posted by: Tony Location: New York on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM
You want to make some real money for the town? Get rid of 3/4 of the cops and save on their salary. If all they have to do is set up jay-walking stings, then there are far too amny of them with far too much time on their hands. What a joke. Try getting a New Yorker to pay $180 for jay-walking! Ha!
Posted by: Van Location: Santa Cruz on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I got a ticket for jaywalking. $150. Empty road, middle of the night. It was rookie training night, turns out. Cops dont protect and serve anymore - they just tax and abuse.
Posted by: RL Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:25 AM
If you get a ticket you deserve to pay every cent of the fine, you are a complete moron. They have issued warning tickets, been on TV and in the paper warning this was going to happen. I think there have been far too many auto/pedestrian accidents a Northgate and something drastic had to be done to send a message to the idiots who never learned how to cross a street.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I can see trying to protect the citizens, but enough is enough with LOOKING at ways to get money from the people of this community. I just wonder when we will be charged to breath the air?
Posted by: M Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Oh WAH!WAH!WAH! Dont break the law...no ticket.
Posted by: Luke Location: London UK on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:21 AM
There's no such law in the E.U. Why don't the police spend their time catching murderers and rapists...?
Posted by: johnny Location: fl on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:20 AM
is there a huge jaywalking problem over there, texas? are more people getting hit by cars due to jaywalkers than anywhere else in the nation. what's next? hold hands before you cross the street?
Posted by: Dan Location: Chandler, Az on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I wish the police would do something about the Jaywalking in downtown, Chandler. It is out of control.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:18 AM
To A&M Staff Person: sounds like you should find a different job if you are forced to work with the students you so despise. I definitely think the fine is waaaaay too steep. Also, the cops are basically admitting that they have failed to enforce a law for years and years. Suddenly, they think they should do their job? The traffic lights in this town are not conducive to pedestrian-filled area like Northgate like they should be. So many students have to walk to class and that should be taken into consideration.
Posted by: -Henry Location: chicago on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:17 AM
They should go a few hundred miles south and enforce the jaywalking across the border. thats the real crime.
Posted by: johnny_skeptic Location: fl on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:16 AM
really? are there that many idiots (compared to nationally) in college station that are being hit by cars to the point where police officers find the need to protect them by specifically targeting jaywalkers? is there an out of control jaywalking problem over there in college station?
Posted by: Karen Location: Cincinnati on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I've heard of speed traps, but jaywalking traps? This sounds like a wonderful way to build understanding and cooperation between police and citizens. Clearly, it's meant to collect cash, and nothing more. Perhaps if someone steps out in front of a bus and nearly gets squished they will learn a healthy respect of mass in motion.
Posted by: Big Al Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:16 AM
John Stein's comments are ridiculous, especially the part where he states it will cost them (government) money. The taxpayers will be the losers in his scenario. If a person does not obtain a court date to challenge the charge and they do nothing, it will cost them more in the end due to failure to appear and warrant fees. I don't think most like the idea of being arrested and booked. Something must have happened or the right person(s) complained for this enforcement action to be implemented. I do feel the fines are too steep, especially for a first time offender.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:05 AM
It's one thing to ticket people who cause or nearly cause accidents, but to go looking for jaywalkers - even those who make careful, prudent decisions to cross the street is unforgiveable. This is a revenue generation activity in the guise of public safety just like the red-light cameras that haven't reduced accidents.
Posted by: Richard Location: CS on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:56 AM
You can break the laws of man and get away with it, but if you break the laws of physics you probably will not be as lucky. The $180 is a "tax" on the former, the dead will pay other taxes.
Posted by: David Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:52 AM
It's about time. It appears the people that think it's a waste of money must be the ones getting the tickets. Just think how much money you could have made and the lives that could have saved if this were implemented sooner. It should be city wide and not just Northgate.
Posted by: Brad Location: D.C. on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:51 AM
What a wonderful thing for the police to be doing...it's not as if any real crimes are going on...good work police! Real class!
Posted by: JEFF Location: Lisle, IL on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Government is getting out of control. We need to fight for our rights. It won't be long before Patriotic Americans start a much needed Revolution!
Posted by: andrew Location: florida on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:45 AM
It is just another tax. If you think that hurts...wait until Obama gets in there...we will be paying even more!
Posted by: jerry on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:43 AM
in Fort Worth, it's $250!
Posted by: chad Location: las vegas on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Texas is run as a police state. Enforcement generates revenue. Locking people up generates federal revenue. I grew up in Texas and have since lived around the world so i have been able to compare different types of enforcement techniques and i would say that Texas is one of the most Draconian in the free world. The ticket thing is just a symptom of a much larger disorder of basing state funding on jailing and fining people. Officer Longworthy
Posted by: Drew Location: Jaywalking on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:34 AM
This is what happens with a Cut Tax Mentality...they get the money they need from elsewhere. Remember these examples before you vote for the guy who will "cut yer taxes..."
Posted by: cathylynn Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Hey, KBTX! You made the BIG TIME! There's a link to your article about jaywalking on the Drudge Report. Check it out at http://www.drudgereport.com. Way to go, KBTX!
Posted by: John Stein Location: New York on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I have lived in Cities before where Law Enforcement got out of Control. It's easy to handle. On every supposed Offense ask for a court date, ask for delay after delay until the time the Officer doesn't show up and then proceed and ask the charges be thrown out because your accuser did not appear in court. These are all your legal rights. DO NOT PAY THE FINES! What they thought would be a money maker is now costing them MONEY! I once thought the Police were my friend and I am certainly not saying Police are bad, many a decent hardworking people. But the Officer who will walk up to a Citizen and slap a fine on them of a couple hundred bucks for a trumped up Jay Walking charge is wrong and engaged in theft...
Posted by: Doug Location: London, UK on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:26 AM
I'm glad that College Station is such a safe place that the police are able to concentrate their time and effort on the terrible scourge of crossing against the light!
Posted by: nygrump Location: nyc on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:26 AM
And depleted uranium is still legal!
Posted by: paul Location: Nashville on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:25 AM
This is just another way another city has found to raise money -- it has nothing to do with public safety
Posted by: jimc Location: VA on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Maybe the city could use the money from the fines to build a crosswalk over the street. That might solve the problem, no.
Posted by: Alex Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Sounds like the department isn't practicing diversity. Many of these people come from cultures where jaywalking isn't an offense. Why doesn't CSPD believe in multiculturalism? Of course, I'm being facetious.....
Posted by: John Hornung Location: High Ridge, Missouri on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:18 AM
I think that the redicilous fines for jay walking are a ploy for the community government to make money at the expense of the hard working public who support the community. Yes, it is wrong to jaywalk, but it is not a major or serious crime. Give the people who support you a brake.
Posted by: reggie Location: boone on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Sounds like the local Police have found a guarantted money maker. I doubt they have a true interest in stopping jaywalking. Instead they have found a behaviour they can penalize and profit from. This is excessive and unethical. I am sure they do not write $180 tickets all over town, just around the campus. Remind me never to visit.
Posted by: tony Location: dayton on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:11 AM
I was given a j-walking tic before. And the police wonder why they have such a bad image.
Posted by: Brent Location: Durham, NC on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Remind me never to set foot in that town. 180 for jaywalking? I didn't know there was anywhere in the country that was still enforced... Doesn't surprise me though. I always refer to police as "tax collectors with a badge." That's really all most of them are. Cops have way too much power and don't use the power they have for the benefit of the people. The days of serve and protect are long gone. We're going to be a police state before we know it. Cops are already more our enemy than our friend, even if you're never committed a "real crime" (murder, assault, rape, theft, drug dealing, etc.). We have too many laws! Our congressmen should spend more time repealing existing laws than making new ones...
Posted by: Kalon on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I applaud them. It's about time and long overdue.
Posted by: George Location: Junction, TX on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I was so embarassed to learn that this was taking place in Texas. Jaywalking for goodness sake!!! So what? This sounds more and more like the californication of Texas. When will these fools just let go? Probably they won't so we'll have get involved just and let the slow pokes become traffic targets. And its about time those damn red light cameras got jerked down too. I never thought I'd see the day when a police officer wouldn't chase down a fool running a red light.
Posted by: Big Al Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:59 AM
I might be wrong, but I don't foresee CSPD pulling zone patrols to enforce the pedestrian / bicyclist violations. Hopefully, they are utilizing their traffic division, special assignment officers or paying off duty officers to handle this. If this is not being done, then I would have to agree with many of the concerns posted here. It is unfortunate, but a fact, laws have to be written to protect people from themselves. A human body is no match for a 3500 plus pound vehicle. If people would police themselves this would be a non-issue!
Posted by: Robert Cowger Location: Poteet Texas on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Sounds like College Station needs a change of diapers, especially removing the Mayor and City Council. A traffic fine just to enhance the cities coffer's. Digusting.
Posted by: Joe Location: Chicago on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Notice that the cops will be on the lookout for jaywalkers only on certain nights. They wouldn't want people to become too accustomed to refraining from jaywalking. Ticketing them is primarily about raising revenue, not about enhancing safety
Posted by: Eric Nelson Location: Fremont on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:53 AM
My 14 year daughter got a $225 jaywalking ticket. That day they had two officers write over a hundred tickets. However, if a house is being burglarized, the police will not show up unless the owner is present.
Posted by: John Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Now the CSPD's embarassing over-the-top revenue generating programs have gained them national attention. This story is currently linked from the Drudge Report (9:45 am, 10/23). I guess with the traffic-bots catching red light violators, the local constabulary had to come up with another novel way for their idle cops to extort cash for the city coffers. Pathetic.
Posted by: Edwin D. Gill Location: Fort Worth on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:52 AM
This is a disgusting example of the police state we live in. These neo-nazi cops should be in prison for doing this and the brown shirt politicians who passes such and ordnance need to be removed from office and prosecuted for abuse of their office.
Posted by: Larry Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Not a waste of time. I have just missed hitting several students as they step into the street between cars. they do not always see oncoming cars. Will say the walk signs at the light need to have the time they stay on increased. usually go to do not walk when you are half way accross the street.
Posted by: anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:52 AM
leagalized theft crime.
Posted by: Greg Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Send the town a message jaywalkers, do spend any money in the town that issues the ridiculous $180 fines. Let their economy dry up a little. If business start losing revenue, town loses tax income, the police will stop issue steep fines.
Posted by: BCS Location: BCS on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:37 AM
its about time that CSPD is doing something. over the past 4 yrs at A&M, I came close hitting people because they decided to walk when I (in a 2500lb car) had the right away. i do hope with the extra funds, that would be sufficient to hire a couple of cops for the Northgate area while the other cops are protecting our homes... People, dont forget, as a backup, we can still contact the Sheriff's office for help. Also, if you do see something suspicious, call the cops and take a stand against Crime! Meet with your neighbors, organize a plan with people you can trust when you are away from home.
Posted by: Biff Location: Lebanon, CT on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:37 AM
GET ON THE GROUND!! DO IT NOW!! ON THE GROUND! DON'T RESIST!!......"ZAP". One thing these stressed out steroid ridden cops hate more than anything is paperwork. These tickets are fast easy, and are good for a pat on the head from the boss. Did you know that if they tested cops for steroids, that 80% of them would be out of a job? I was around when this started in the early 80's. It started because the coke-heads were almost impossible to get on the ground, and some would even get the officer's weapon from them. The potheads were no trouble, it was coke that brought this on. Most of these out of control cops you see in the news are suffering from 'roid rage. Suicide and domestic abuse among cops has skyrocketed since then as well. Just look at the stats, that's all you gotta do.
Posted by: Chief Clancy Wiggam Location: Springfield on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:36 AM
That's some dam fine police work there, Lou.
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Posted by: Scotty Location: Irvine,CA on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Wah! I got a ticket for breaking the law. Wah! I should be able to break the law and not get punished. Wah! I should be able to do what ever I like with little or no repercussion. Wah! I'm in a hurry so that gives me the right to break the law. Wah! What a bunch of whining, snot nose, children. Me Me Me Me. Thats all I hear. Is this how the future generation acts and feels about whats right and wrong? God help us.
Posted by: Confused Location: In His Right Mind on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Seems to me that the fine is way disproportionate to the crime. Couple that with the fact that it's a heck of a lot easier and safer for the cops to catch jaywalkers than it is real criminals and it's easy to see why they do it. In a time when home and car burglaries are way up, the CSPD is cracking down on jaywalkers and the people who rip the "do not remove this tag" tags from their mattresses too probably. What a joke of a town College Station has become.
Posted by: A&M Staff person Location: Bryan on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:24 AM
When I almost get broadsided in a turn onto Ireland Street from University because I have to stop for students crossing from the Northside garage area to the Blocker side of the street, then it is time I need to run those students down - or be hit myself - because they are crossing against the light! If they were not allowed to run in front of cars on campus streets like they do, they would not have the mind set to go into heavy traffic. They feel entitled! I work with students - and they are spoiled!
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Posted by: August Location: San Francixco on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:17 AM
The jaywalkers are the ones breaking into cars & homes in order to pawn off your stolen items to pay their jaywalking tickets.
Posted by: Red Location: Sherman TX on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:13 AM
These fines are just a tax. Remember this young college liberals, Joe Biden says is is your patriotic duty to pay more taxes.
Posted by: joe Location: hemlock on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:09 AM
police officers are no longer serving our best interests... they are not peace officers they are jackbooted thugs...
Posted by: opinion on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:01 AM
what a Sorry city CS has become. $25.00 1st time offense would be fair. cs a bunch of scum sucking pigs.
Posted by: Anita Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:57 AM
The area and times of focus show the city knows there are problems at North Gate. This will protect walkers and drivers alike.
Posted by: Jim Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Just another scam by CS politicians using their armed tax collectors to fleece students and fill the city coffers. I am a 54 year old long term resident tired of the abuse of power.
Posted by: ron on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:37 AM
HOW ABOUT PUTTING SOME OF THAY 12,000 IN TO CATCHING THE PEOPLE BREAKING IN TO THE CARS.
Posted by: csresident Location: college station on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:27 AM
This is absurd. The 12,000.00 is all the City of College Station is after. It is embarassing that they cannot find more important things for the police officers to do. The city can spin it however they want, but the money is what they are after. If they could they could invest in a camera to take pictures and then figure out who you are, they would. I love many things about this town. But they do like to go after students and residents alike over trival things for the MONEY!!!
Posted by: You're all ridiculous Location: College Station on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Here's an idea, instead of complaining about the cops ticketing people, why don't you obey the law and not jaywalk? Is that clear enough? Frankly it annoys me when people are too lazy to walk down to the ligh and wait at the crosswalk. Burn a few calories and follow the law.
Posted by: TAMU Employee Location: C.S. on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Try going home at 5:00 and not being able to pull out onto University Drive because student think becuase the light is green they can start crossing the street too even when they have a DONOT WALK sign. This does create a BIG problem and it is not on just Thur, Fri, and Sat. it is every day of the week. I have had more than a few close calls. I think the cops need to be out around 5:00 Mon-Fri and give tickets to these students.
Posted by: John Location: CS on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:19 AM
It's not so much that they are jaywalking, it's because the idiots walk right out in front of moving traffic without looking, and expect the automobiles to stop. I have news for all you so called smart Aggies. While you may, or may not have the right-of-way, look before you walk out in moving traffic. You vs an automobile results in the auto winning every time.
Posted by: Snoopy Location: Doghouse on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:58 AM
Yeah, Jay, let's let the College Kids become "hood" ornaments, because obviously being smart enough to go to A&M doesn't make you smart enough to get out of the way of my Sopwith Camel!
Posted by: PartyWalker on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:52 AM
"Criminals you have a green light on TH,FR,Sat to break into homes and cars. No cops in our hood, they out hitting the rich college kids for $200 a pop." A. ONLY the Northgate officers are going to be targeting Jaywalkers (and MIPs; Geographic Policing, remember?) B. A lot of us Ags at Northgate aren't "rich"; we're the ones who can't afford the gas to go elsewhere... C. I DON'T jaywalk because it's dangerous enough crossing with the light, given all the "DUI in training"s out there Friday nights; My only comment is that Ike also needs to put a DUI checkpoint at Welborne and another at College. THOSE cops could REALLY rack em up...
Posted by: Conrad Location: CSTX on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:33 AM
Not a friendly city for pedestrians, cyclists . . . make that human beings.
Posted by: GS Location: college station on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:07 AM
This shows where priorities with CSPD lie. Thugs are breaking into cars and homes on a daily basis and CSPD are concerned about jaywalkers? Easy money for the city. Tracking thugs that break into cars and homes amounts to work. You do the math!!!
Posted by: Bosshog Location: tx on Oct 22, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Yes it's a crock but the police will say they are doing it for the good of the people. How about getting the bike riders along with the jaywalkers. I see a whole lot of them not stopping at red lights etc.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 22, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I would like to point out that the steep fine gets peoples attention and while I dont like it, I have driven down university and almost hit a good number of "rich" or poor college students walking out into the street with out paying attention. I personally think that human safety and well being is more important then theft.
Posted by: VW Location: B/CS on Oct 22, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Hey! Keep jay-walking! At this rate, we'll be able to hire more cops! You don't like to pay fines? DON'T DO IT THEN! Simple as that! How about you grow up, JAY, and not JAYwalk, so cops can stop BABYSITTING and go after the REAL thugs!
Posted by: WHAT???!! Location: C/S on Oct 22, 2008 at 11:00 PM
So who cares about the speed demons and drunks on 2818 on weekend nights, right? or the cars being broken into all over town town, right? I feel so safe now that CSPD is on the lookout for jaywalkers at Northgate. Great job CSPD!! But hey you have to look at the bright side of things, CS has to find creative ways of putting money into their general fund, right? I guess i'll take that over a tax increase any time of the day
Posted by: Sheila Location: Bryan on Oct 22, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I agree with comment #1. Are you kidding me??? Man hours for jaywalking!!!!! Who selected the Police Chief?
Posted by: Jay Location: CS on Oct 22, 2008 at 10:33 PM
What a crock. Criminals you have a green light on TH,FR,Sat to break into homes and cars. No cops in our hood, they out hitting the rich college kids for $200 a pop.
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