TO THE EDITOR:
Despite being a frequent jaywalker myself, I must support the UNC Department of Public Safety’s new push to combat hazardous jaywalking. Driving through this campus takes much longer than it needs to because of the burden placed on drivers by oblivious pedestrians. DPS even said they plan to focus the fines on those offenders whose actions obstruct traffic.
I illegally cross the road many times a day, but I ensure that no cars are coming; so, I have no worries about these new fines. When pedestrians mindlessly cross busy roads, they deserve a fine for the inconvenience they cause drivers as well as a deterrent from endangering themselves through this behavior. Moreover, I hope DPS takes this offense more seriously than the smoking ban and issues citations for violations. Perhaps DPS could go after bikers next.
Matt Miller
Junior
Economics, Chinese
