Jaywalking is illegal in most of Australia. The penalties vary
from state to state. It is a term that originated in the USA but
has been adopted in countries throughout the world, including
Australia.
Jaywalking is seen to present a danger to both pedestrians and
traffic which has led to its criminalisation in many
jurisdictions.
If you have been given a fine for jaywalking, you can contest it
in court with the assistance of an experienced traffic lawyer.
What is Jaywalking?
Jaywalking means crossing a street or roadway outside of marked
crosswalks or while disregarding traffic signals.
Pedestrians crossing streets outside marked areas or against
signals create unexpected hazards for drivers, increasing the risk
of accidents and injury. Drivers would need to brake or swerve to
avoid collisions which could result in harm to pedestrians and
drivers.
