Jaywalking

Jaywalking is a form of crossing a street by not following the crosswalk. People crossing the street, known as pedestrians, can get a fine or time in prison for jaywalking in some states and cities.

Jaywalking Media

Sign prohibiting jaywalking in Singapore's Orchard Road
Jaywalkers cross a congested street in Midtown Manhattan, 1973.
Fences, like here in Beijing, deter jaywalkers from crossing the road.
South Korean traffic safety sign instructing pedestrians to not walk in a certain area
A "No Jaywalking" sign from Singapore
Pedestrian prohibition in Luxembourg
The motorway's status is signed at its entries and exits by a symbol, conforming to international agreements but specific to each country. Pedestrians are usually banned on European motorways.
Panneau d'interdiction d'accès aux piétons en France [fr] near the A406 motorway. Notice the fence, that motorists must cross to safety in case of breakdown.
Pedestrians in Barcelona jaywalking with red light

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