Los Angeles Legal Blog

Jaywalking refers to a pedestrian crossing the street when it is unlawful to do so. Typically, it describes a pedestrian crossing the road somewhere other than a crosswalk between two adjacent intersections. Jaywalking is a dangerous practice that is against…

It is a common misconception that pedestrians always have the right-of-way in California. Even in a bustling city like Los Angeles, pedestrians do not have the right-of-way in all circumstances. Pedestrians, like other roadway users, must obey all of California’s…