In article , Nile
wrote:

Maxwell Edison wrote:

It is not "extremely dangerous" and is perfectly legal

Hitchhiking is also illegal in many places as "soliciting rides," i.e.,
prostitution.

According to http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21957.htm,
California Vehicle Code 21957: "No person shall stand in a roadway for
the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle."

Sure sounds to me like hitchhiking is illegal in California.

-Lynne