I mean, by all means, enforce safety rules. But why do SF cops have time for chicken costume gimmicks but not enough time to prevent rampant thefts and car break-ins?

It’s so bad now that most people leave their cars unlocked with the trunk open so that crooks can see there’s nothing worth breaking the windows to steal.

Government needs to do a better job in SF, especially for the MASSIVE taxes that one pays to state and local authorities there.

He's stepping out at just the right time to force the driver to make a close stop or go decision. You could argue that if they blow through this test, they will do it again. Regardless it is focusing on manufactured infractions instead of real crimes committed elsewhere.

I hope there are as many citations going to pedestrians who violate the flashing walk signs or flashing numbers. It is almost impossible to make a legal right turn in some places for all the pedestrians who begin crossing after the light starts flashing.

to cross anywhere, at will.

It's a warning indicating the walk cycle is coming to an end. Pedestrians have the right-of-way until the cycle completes.

Of course you can complete the crossing

The legality of crossing a crosswalk without the appropriate signal can vary depending on local laws.

Flashing Don't Walk or Flashing Raised Hand
Do not start crossing the street. The traffic signal light is about to change.
https://www.dmv.ca.gov › portal
Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road - California DMV - CA.gov

The driver's speed and the posted speed for the roadway would have to be taken into consideration.

I love they are getting tickets.