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Crosswalks and Right-of-Way for Santa Ana Pedestrians

By Hess & Nghiem on June 30, 2024

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,…

Fact Check: Jaywalking Has Been Legalized in California

By Hess & Nghiem on June 30, 2023

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…

Can You Sue a Motorist Who Injured You If You Were Jaywalking?

By Hess & Nghiem on May 30, 2022

  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…

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