Jaywalking

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002800",
  "term": "Jaywalking",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The act of a pedestrian crossing a street at a location without a designated crosswalk or against a traffic control signal. This action violates traffic regulations designed to manage the flow of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic safely. Penalties for jaywalking are defined by municipal ordinances or state statutes and typically involve a fine.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/jaywalking/"
}