From chewing gum to jaywalking, discover 10 strict rules in Singapore that could lead to fines, jail time, or both. Details ...

Jaywalking laws are part of a century-long series of assaults on walking that may get worse in the future. Walkers, mostly people of color, continue to be stopped and arrested for jaywalking.

Soon, Jaywalking Will No Longer Be a Crime in California Supporters of decriminalization, which takes effect Jan. 1, say the laws have disproportionately targeted people based on race and economic ...

Jaywalking laws have been around since the emergence of cars, and while it is illegal in many states, it's hardly enforced in major cities like New York City.

California’s jaywalking law ignores the reality on the ground, which is that the vast majority of streets were designed to move cars quickly, not to allow convenient, safe walking.

But jaywalking collisions are much more likely to kill people. JAYWALKING MAY NOT BE AMERICA'S MOST SERIOUS PUBLIC PROBLEM, but it brings up a whole series of larger questions.

Jaywalking in Seattle shouldn't just be decriminalized, it should be encouraged. Because jaywalking is a traffic-calming measure. From David Owen's book Green Metropolis (via Walkable DFW): ...

Jaywalking had been on the books in New York City since 1958 and carried a penalty of $250. New York’s battles between pedestrians and motorists are well known.

Police Under Fire for Teen's 'Jaywalking' Arrest Emilio Mayfield, 16, was tackled to the ground by several Stockton Police officers for allegedly walking in a bus lane on his way to school.

Jaywalking under Utah code is considered an infraction, which is punishable by a fine of up to $750 or compensatory service of up to 75 hours. Salt Lake City’s penalties for the offense are ...