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The new law, the Freedom to Walk Act, says you can cross the street anywhere outside of an intersection, but only if it's safe to do so. Police will still be able to stop or ticket you if crossing the street puts you in danger of being hit.
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Assembly Bill 2147, also known as the Freedom to Walk Act, limits when police officers can stop and ticket a pedestrian for jaywalking.
Californians will soon be able to cross the street outside of a formal intersection without being ticketed -- as long as it's safe to do so.
The new law, the Freedom to Walk Act, says you can cross the street anywhere outside of an intersection, but only if it's safe to do so. Police will still be able to stop or ticket you if crossing the street puts you in danger of being hit.