noun
- people who cross streets illegally or carelessly, especially outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals
Examples
- The police officer warned the jaywalkers about the dangers of crossing mid-block.
- Downtown has many jaywalkers who ignore the crosswalk signals.
- Jaywalkers often cause traffic delays and safety concerns.
- The city installed more crossing guards to reduce the number of jaywalkers.
- Drivers must watch carefully for jaywalkers, especially near busy shopping areas.
- The new campaign aims to educate jaywalkers about pedestrian safety laws.