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Carla St. Louis

New York City Legalizes Jaywalking

People walking through the Fifth Avenue in New York City. (Credit: LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)

One of the most common offenses committed by New Yorkers is now legal.

New York City has officially legalized jaywalking, allowing pedestrians to cross streets outside crosswalks or against traffic signals.

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