Jaywalking legalized in New York City
The new law permits pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a crosswalk and against traffic signals.
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1 viewpointCrossing against the light? You won’t get ticketed now that jaywalking is legal in NYC.
Enforcement was considered discriminatory. Now New Yorkers can jaywalk legally
‘I’m walking here!’: Jaywalking legalized in New York City
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5 viewpointsRan by 9 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, FOX 5 New York, +2 more
Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· KEYT Santa Barbara, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
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1 viewpointRan by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, Washington Times, +1 more
Jaywalking legalized in New York City after Mayor Eric Adams declines taking action
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2 articles‘I’m walking here!’: jaywalking legalized in New York City
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