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Can You be Cited for Jaywalking on a Street That is Closed to Traffic

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  • 07-17-2017, 08:33 AM
    Barryb125
    Can You be Cited for Jaywalking on a Street That is Closed to Traffic
    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
    I received a citation for jaywalking (walking in the roadway) on a street that had been barricaded on both ends with sawhorses and marked police cars. Is this a valid citation? Thanks in advance for your help.
  • 07-17-2017, 12:45 PM
    LegalWriter
    Re: Can You be Cited for Jaywalking on a Street That is Closed to Traffic
    Yes. You can't cross the street between two intersections controlled by a stop-light or stop-sign. Cities also have local ordinances which, at the very least, increase the fine amount.
  • 07-18-2017, 10:46 AM
    Barryb125
    Re: Can You be Cited for Jaywalking on a Street That is Closed to Traffic
    Ok but is it relevant if the street is barricaded to prevent vehicle traffic?
  • 07-18-2017, 11:05 AM
    Taxing Matters
    Re: Can You be Cited for Jaywalking on a Street That is Closed to Traffic
    California Vehicle Code section 21955 states: “Between adjacent intersections controlled by traffic control signal devices or by police officers, pedestrians shall not cross the roadway at any place except in a crosswalk.” It does not contain any exceptions for when there is no traffic or traffic is barricaded.
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