Jaywalking refers to a pedestrian who enters a roadway (usually to cross to the other side) in a place where there is no marked crosswalk or unmarked (but legally recognized) crosswalk. Jaywalking can be dangerous because vehicles may not have an obligation to yield to pedestrians where there is no crosswalk.

White painted lines generally designate a marked crosswalk where drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians. Pedestrians may also have the right of way at stop sign intersections and alleyway entrances where a sidewalk is interrupted, for example—even if there are no painted lines or crosswalk markings.

Although jaywalking tickets or citations are usually not as significant as traffic violations, there may be a fine attached to a ticket or citation—especially if the pedestrian does not accept the police officer’s admonishment about the dangers of jaywalking.

In Oklahoma, jaywalking is addressed under state statutes concerning pedestrian behavior and traffic regulations. Pedestrians are generally required to obey traffic control devices and use marked crosswalks when available. When crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with traffic control signals, pedestrians must yield the right of way to all vehicles. Failure to do so may result in a citation for jaywalking. While the fines for jaywalking are typically less severe than for traffic violations, they are intended to deter unsafe pedestrian practices. In areas where sidewalks are interrupted by alleyways or driveways, pedestrians usually have the right of way, and drivers are expected to yield, even if there are no marked crosswalks. It's important for both pedestrians and drivers to understand and respect these rules to ensure safety and reduce the risk of accidents.