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    Pedestrian Offences

    Jaywalking

    There is no specific offence of jaywalking but under the Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA) and the Australian Road Rules a number of offences exist in relation to walking without regard to other road users or without regard to safety.

    Pedestrian offences

    • It is an offence to walk without due care or without reasonable consideration for other road users [Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA) s 87].
    • It is an offence for a pedestrian to cross a road diagonally, unless at an intersection where this is allowed [Australian Road Rules rule 230]. Rule 230 states that a pedestrian must cross a road by the shortest safest route and under rule 232 they can only cross when the pedestrian lights are green.
    • It is an offence to cross a road within 20 metres of a crossing other than by using the crossing, unless one of the prescribed exceptions exists [Australian Road Rules rule 234].
    • It is an offence to cross to or from an area of road within 20 metres of a tram stop other than at a pedestrian crossing [Road Traffic (Road Rules - Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 (SA) regulation 27; Australian Road Rules rule 234].

    Penalties

    See Expiable Offences and Fees (PD320A) on the SAPOL website.

    Pedestrian Offences  :  Last Revised: Fri Jul 1st 2022
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