Pedestrian Accidents

California laws prioritize pedestrian safety. They mandate that drivers yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections, whether marked or unmarked. The state also enforces strict speed limits in pedestrian-heavy areas, such as school zones and residential neighborhoods. Given their heightened vulnerability to traffic incidents, these laws aim to reduce accidents and ensure pedestrian protection.

The California Freedom to Walk Act went into effect on January 1, 2023. It is now legal to jaywalk – cross the street outside of a crosswalk – provided there is no immediate danger of a collision. Police can no longer give you a ticket for jaywalking if it is done safely.

  Jaywalking is one of the most misunderstood illegal activities, and many people only know that you are not supposed to jaywalk. If you have been injured by someone driving along a road where you chose to jaywalk, you might be thinking that you will not be able to sue them for your injuries. This […]