A.R.S. § 28-793: Jaywalking Rules
Crossing at other than crosswalk
Is jaywalking illegal in Arizona?
In Arizona, a pedestrian who crosses a roadway outside a marked crosswalk, or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles, and between adjacent intersections with working traffic signals may cross only in a marked crosswalk. This section itself sets no penalty.
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Official text last checked against azleg.gov:
28-793. Crossing at other than crosswalk
A. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the roadway.
B. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the roadway.
C. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
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