Understanding what California's new 'jaywalking' bill really does (and doesn't do)
The bill signed late last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom does not technically decriminalize it.
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The bill signed late last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom does not technically decriminalize it.
Jaywalking will soon become legal across California. The Freedom to Walk Act allows people to jaywalk without being ticketed as long as they’re not putting themselves or others in danger.
Starting in January, it will no longer be illegal to jaywalk in California, after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill decriminalizing it and legalizing safe street crossings.
California residents can legally jaywalk starting January next year. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed The Freedom To Walk Act to decriminalize jaywalking.
Assembly Bill 2147, also known as the Freedom to Walk Act, limits when police officers can stop and ticket a pedestrian for jaywalking.