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New York City Legalizes Jaywalking, Ending Decades of Penalties

New legislation in New York City decriminalizes jaywalking, aiming to reduce racial disparities in enforcement and allow pedestrians greater freedom in crossing streets.

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Updated: Oct 30th, 2024, 12:34 PM ET

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New York City has legalized jaywalking, allowing pedestrians to cross streets at any point and against traffic signals. Sponsored by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, the legislation aims to address racial disparities, as over 90% of tickets issued last year went to Black and Latino individuals. While the law emphasizes pedestrian safety, it warns that jaywalkers do not have the right of way. The legal aid community regards this change as a significant move towards equity in law enforcement and hopes it will lead to a reevaluation of other laws that disproportionately impact marginalized communities.

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