April 18, 2006 - A couple of days ago, I found an article about this 82 woman in Los Angeles who got ticketed for crossing the street too slowly. Well apparently, the lady has become some sort of celebrity after international media picked up the story. Ms. Mayvis Coyle has received letters, phone calls, and visitors from as far as Canada and Europe! Even Ellen (yes, the TV talk show host) called and asked her to do a guest appearance on her show! As for the LAPD, well here's what they've said:"While many people may look at that and say the LAPD should have a greater heart and should care more that this was an 82-year-old woman, our desire is that this 82-year-old woman, and all citizens of L.A., conduct themselves in a manner that is safe," said Michel Moore, deputy chief of operations at the department's Valley Bureau.
LAPD officials acknowledged that citing Coyle for jaywalking has not been popular. The department has received a flood of cards and e-mails from Alaska, Indiana, Texas, Tennessee and elsewhere.
Click here for the full article. LAPD's response makes you wonder how safe pedestrians really are on the streets...
LAPD officials acknowledged that citing Coyle for jaywalking has not been popular. The department has received a flood of cards and e-mails from Alaska, Indiana, Texas, Tennessee and elsewhere.
Click here for the full article. LAPD's response makes you wonder how safe pedestrians really are on the streets...
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