What exactly is jay-walking?

Question

I know I should know this but I am not really sure what it is exactly.

Maybe I had it pretty much right, but I have crossed in the middle of the street in front of a police car and they just wave.

Answer 1

jay-walking is when you cross a street where a no crossing
sign is posted. In big cities, you usually find white stripes
across a street where pedestrians are suppose to use
This violation is a misdemeanor and a violator can get away
with a reprimand or a fine.

Answer 2

Crossing a street or intersection on foot against the walk signal light or by not using the designated cross walk.

You can actually get a pedestrian traffic ticket for it!

It is a slang term for the above offense.

Answer 3

Basically, walking across the street not in the crossing lanes. It is a major safety issue. The crossing lanes are there for a reason.

Answer 4

Crossing a street anywhere other than at a cross walk.

Answer 5

Jaywalking is a term used to describe when a pedestrian crosses the street without regard to traffic statutes. In common use, the term generally refers to someone crossing a major street outside a designated crosswalk or intersection, in jurisdictions where this is illegal.

Answer 6

walking across teh street instead of at the corner, its a wonder why so many of them are hit. you would think that by now ppl would learn