Is jay walking illegal in new jersey?

Jaywalking is illegal in New Jersey. The state's motor vehicle laws prohibit pedestrians from crossing the roadway at any point other than a crosswalk, unless there is no crosswalk within 100 feet. Pedestrians who violate this law can be fined up to $50.

In addition to the state law, many municipalities in New Jersey have their own jaywalking ordinances. These ordinances may set different fines or penalties for jaywalking. For example, the City of Newark has a jaywalking ordinance that imposes a fine of up to $100 for a first offense and up to $200 for a second offense.

It is important to note that jaywalking is not always a ticketable offense in New Jersey. If a pedestrian is crossing the roadway at a point other than a crosswalk, but there is no crosswalk within 100 feet, the pedestrian may not be ticketed. Additionally, if a pedestrian is crossing the roadway at a point other than a crosswalk, but the pedestrian is yielding to oncoming traffic, the pedestrian may not be ticketed.