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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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure from a Bay Area lawmaker that would decriminalize jaywalking in most cases.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a law Friday that will decriminalize jaywalking across California, citing racial bias.
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.