San Francisco Police Begin Enforcing Sit/Lie Law

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS) – San Francisco police officers have started enforcing the city’s new ban on sitting and lying on the sidewalk.

In November, voters approved the sit/lie law, which makes it illegal to hang out on San Francisco sidewalks between 7 am and 11 pm.

Finally, after a few months of training, police officers are starting to enforce the law, giving verbal or written warnings for now.

Steve has been sitting on the Haight Street sidewalk for 40 years and got his first warning on Tuesday.

“The cops said that the first time, we get admonished. And then after that, they’ll start filling out tickets,” he said. “They only have a select few that they’re going to choose to do that with.”

Read more: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/03/15/san-francisco-police-begin-enforcing-sitlie-law/

Know they they arent homeless people who need a hand. The kids on HA are so fucking rude to tourists, last time I was there i was yelled at for not giving a money to 'get some pussy.'

They want people to come and experience the small portion of the vibe remaining in HA. being scared, creeped out and yelled at constantly doesnt help.

And I voted "yes"