NYC Council Introduction 1125

intro.nyc/1125-2023 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsored by Mercedes Narcisse
Introduced: July 13, 2023

This bill would permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals. It would legalize the activity commonly referred to as “jaywalking” and specify that no penalties can be imposed for jaywalking.

Sponsors: 9