Can Pedestrians Cross an Intersection if the Light is Red?

Question

or am I supposed to sit there and wait for the light to turn green. I was at an intersection and from the angle I was crossing, the light said red, however I was not sure as to whether I was supposed to walk or just wait for it to turn green. There was a crosswalk there, bu I am just curious how it works, so I don't get ran over, lol.

Answer 1

Wait........but the law states that the pedestrian always has the right of way but at the same time you can get ticketed for crossing at the wrong time.

Answer 2

Supposed to wait for green.  However, even if you stand in the middle of the intersection, you are the pedestrian and pedestrians have the right-of-way, even if they're in the wrong place.

Answer 3

Sure you can. Iwould look both ways before entering the intersection so that a vehicle doesn't hit you though....Is it legal? NO.... The police can charge you with J-walking, or if you cause an accident, they can charge you with more..