As of April 17, New Yorkers who cross the street outside of a crosswalk will not be subject to getting fined. The change in law was passed by the City Council last October.
03 Apr 2025 | 05:56
Jaywalking will officially be decriminalized as of April 17, when new NYC Department of Transportation rules go into effect. This means that New Yorkers that jaywalk–otherwise defined as crossing the street at a spot other than the crosswalk, such as at mid-block–will no longer get hit with a potential...
