Section 1. Definitions (a) "Pedestrian" shall mean any natural person afoot or using a means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle, including but not limited to rollerskates, skateboards, or similar devices, or who is operating a wheelchair or other mobility device. (b) "Roadway" shall mean that portion of any street, highway, or other public thoroughfare improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. (c) "Crosswalk" shall mean: (1) That portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface; or (2) In the absence of such markings, that portion of a roadway included within the prolongation or connection of the boundary lines of the adjacent sidewalk at intersections. (d) "Jaywalking" shall mean any unauthorized crossing of a roadway by a pedestrian, including but not limited to crossing at a location other than a crosswalk where such a crosswalk is provided, or crossing at a time or in a manner contrary to posted traffic control signals or lawful instructions of a peace officer or traffic control device. Section 2. Prohibition (a) It shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to enter or cross any roadway at any point other than within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise expressly authorized by law. (b) Where traffic control signals are in operation, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to enter or cross a roadway against such signals or contrary to the instructions of any authorized traffic control device or peace officer. Section 3. Exceptions Notwithstanding Section 2, the prohibitions set forth herein shall not apply to: (a) Any pedestrian acting in compliance with the lawful order, signal, or direction of a peace officer or other authorized official. (b) Any pedestrian who, due to an emergency or hazard, must cross at a point other than a designated crosswalk to avoid imminent harm, provided such crossing is effected with reasonable care and caution. Section 4. Penalties Any person found to be in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than [Amount] per offense, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing herein shall preclude the imposition of additional sanctions as provided by law or the exercise of discretion by the issuing authority in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. Section 5. Severability If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. Section 6. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect on [Effective Date], and all acts or omissions occurring on or after such date shall be subject to its terms.

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SECTION 1. DEFINISHUNS ‘N DAT (a) "Pedestrian" be meanin’ any geezer on foot or rollin’ on them mad skates, blades, boards, or in a chair what goes slow, innit. (b) "Roadway" be that big bit o’ street where dem cars be cruisin’, not the sidewalk where you can chill wit’ your crew. (c) "Crosswalk" be them stripey bits what you see painted on da road, so peeps know where to cross like good boys ‘n girls. SECTION 2. NO DODGY CROSSIN’ (a) Hear dis: You is well not allowed to stroll, swagger, or roll across da street anywhere except those official crossin’ zones, ya get me? Don’t be thinkin’ you can just hop in front of them ridez wherever you want, aight? (b) If there’s lights flashin’ “Don’t Walk,” or a copper tellin’ you “Oi, stay put,” you best do what they say, ‘cos you ain’t special. Ignore ‘em, and you is well outta order. SECTION 3. EXCEPTIONS N’ STUFF (a) If a proper rozzer or traffic geezer says “Go,” then you can go, blud. Proper authoritay, innit. (b) If da place is on fire, zombies is about, or summin’ else mad dangerous is goin’ down, you can cross outside da lines if dat’s the only way to save ya pretty face. Use your noggin, yeah? SECTION 4. PUNISHMENT, BLUD If we catch you playin’ chicken with da traffic and doin’ da jaywalk bizness, you gonna get slapped wiv a fine (cash money, innit). How much dough you owe depends on what da big men in robes say, so don’t get cheecky. You pay up, show respeck, and walk off like a proper geezer next time. SECTION 5. SEVERABILITEY (BIG WORD, INNIT) If da judge says some bit of dis law is off its rocker, da rest still stands tall, bruv. No wigglin’ out just ‘cos one bit is messed up. SECTION 6. WHEN IT KICKS IN When we say so, you better watch dem feet. No mo’ crossin’ streets all willy-nilly. Safe? Safe.