New York City has drafted a rule to implement a law making jaywalking legal — despite prior objections from transportation ...
New Yorkers will no longer be fined for jaywalking, thanks to a new law passed by the City Council. The controversial move eliminates the longstanding $250 penalty and is aimed at addressing ...
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The City Council voted to decriminalize jaywalking across New York City last September. Michael Nagle The rule struck language that said “No pedestrian shall enter or cross.” But during ...