Jaywalking Laws & Decriminalization by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Whether jaywalking is actively ticketed, the typical fine amount, and whether the state has decriminalized mid-block crossing.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: April 2026

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Ticketing	Fine	Decriminalized
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$118	No
Yes	$30	No
Limited	$25	Effectively
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$92	No
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$65	No
Yes	$73	No
Yes	$130	No
Yes	$75	No
Yes	$75	No
Yes	$35	No
Yes	$30	No
Yes	$45	No
Yes	$25	Yes (2024)
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$40	No
Limited	$1	Effectively
Yes	$120	No
Yes	$45	No
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$45	No
Yes	$30	No
Yes	$25	No
Limited	$200	Yes (2023)
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$54	No
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$250	Yes (2024)
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$20	No
Yes	$150	No
Yes	$10	No
Yes	$115	No
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$75	No
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$30	No
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$50	No
Yes	$15	Yes (2021)
Limited	$0	Yes (2021)
Yes	$56	No
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$25	No
Yes	$25	No

California's Freedom to Walk Act (2023) and similar laws in Virginia, Nevada, and New York limit police stops for safe mid-block crossings. Most enforcement is at the city level under local ordinance.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.