Hit a woman this morning and got a fine

she may have right of way but didn't I read that she should at least give the driver/cyclist time to stop/be aware of her presence?

True, if a ped steps out on a crossing right in front of a car the car isn't at fault. He/She should have taken due care of her/himself.

Same applies to this case. Could argue she demonstrated insufficient caution.
But here the local Po Po assigned themselves witness, jury and judge – That is so wrong, they should never have those powers.. on the spot fines. What a knee jerk fkwit idea!