In California, jaywalking will soon be legal, usually
Pedestrians can worry less about jaywalking under new lawPower to the pedestrians: In California, jaywalking — most of the time — will no longer a crime.signed recently by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the “Freedom to Walk” act, pedestrians will no longer have to be anxious about being fined if they stray onto the street to crossing outside of designated intersections or against a red light.
Under the new edict, which takes effect January 1, walkers who may make missteps can only be ticketed by police if they’re judged to be creating a safety hazard. Fines currently in effect are as much as $250.
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