This city installed subway gates on the sidewalk to stop people jaywalking
 

This city installed subway gates on the sidewalk to stop people jaywalking
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Thoroughly sick of jaywalkers, the Chinese city of Wuhan has decided to go big and install subway-style gates on its sidewalks.

The gates remain closed when the red light is on, preventing pedestrians from dashing across the road, reports state media outlet, People's Daily.

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But netizens aren't exactly convinced the idea makes sense.

"I don't k**w what to say, do we need to go to such drastic measures?" said one netizen on social media platform Weibo.

"I think someone will still find a way to get past [the turnstile]," one added. Read more...

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