It's clear that the current law, and threat of fines, did not hinder pedestrians from jaywalking, but starting January 1, 2023 that will change now that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Freedom to Walk Act. It's an unfortunate time for anyone who gets stopped by law enforcement for jaywalking, what's even worse is having to pay that hefty fine. However, soon Californians won't have to pay attention to the white lines of crosswalks. Full story on CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/jaywalking-to-soon-be-decriminalized-in-california/509-c0f2f998-fcc6-43bc-9381-b3983689c98a