Is jay walking illegal in Oregon?

Answer 1

"Jaywalking" is not a legally defined term in Oregon law. It does not mean crossing a street midblock. The Oregon Vehicle Code states that it is illegal for pedestrians to:

• Cross a street against a traffic signal;

• Cross the street outside of a crosswalk without yielding to vehicular traffic;

• Cross the street outside of a crosswalk at an intersection; and

• Proceed in a crosswalk in a manner that causes an immediate hazard to an approaching motor vehicle.