jaywalker on Lexington Avenue
Under NY State Traffic Law Article 27 it would still appear to be an offence for pedestrians to "jaywalk". That means cross or enter the roadways of Manhattan anywhere except at marked crosswalks (and even then only when crossing signals are showing in their favour).
For their own safety, when the "lit red palm" is up, as in my picture, pedestrians are expected to wait, even if the traffic has already gone and there is no obvious sign of any more heading their way. In reality many choose to cross in that situation rather than stand around waiting for the white "walking man" signal. Thus risking a penalty fine. And being hit by a fast bicycle, maybe.
But few pedestrians try to weave between oncoming vehicles which have right of way. And even less try to cross in the middle of a block. To do so might be tempting, but not wise given the vast number (not to mention size) of vehicles moving around the City.
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jaywalker on Lexington Avenue
Under NY State Traffic Law Article 27 it would still appear to be an offence for pedestrians to "jaywalk". That means cross or enter the roadways of Manhattan anywhere except at marked crosswalks (and even then only when crossing signals are showing in their favour).
For their own safety, when the "lit red palm" is up, as in my picture, pedestrians are expected to wait, even if the traffic has already gone and there is no obvious sign of any more heading their way. In reality many choose to cross in that situation rather than stand around waiting for the white "walking man" signal. Thus risking a penalty fine. And being hit by a fast bicycle, maybe.
But few pedestrians try to weave between oncoming vehicles which have right of way. And even less try to cross in the middle of a block. To do so might be tempting, but not wise given the vast number (not to mention size) of vehicles moving around the City.
COPYRIGHT © Towner Images