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Huntsville, AL Public Conduct: Jaywalking (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Fine
$10.00 flat
Local citation
Sec. 16-6(g)
State law adopted via
Sec. 25-2
Court
Huntsville Municipal Court

Summary

Huntsville adopts Alabama's pedestrian crossing rules as city law, and its municipal court fine schedule sets a flat $10 fine for a pedestrian improper-crossing citation.

Pedestrian—Improper Crossing .....10.00

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 2).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 25-2 of the Huntsville Code adopts all state traffic laws and highway department rules, including Alabama's pedestrian crossing rules of the road, as city ordinance, so an officer can cite a pedestrian who crosses outside a crosswalk or against a signal. Sec. 16-6(g) then lists "Pedestrian, Improper Crossing" on the municipal court's guilty-plea fine schedule at a flat $10.00, on top of standard court costs assessed under Sec. 16-4.

Violations & Fines

Municipal court magistrates may accept a guilty plea and impose the listed $10.00 fine for pedestrian improper crossing, plus court costs under Sec. 16-4; repeat traffic offenders (two or more convictions in 12 months) must appear in court rather than pay by plea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is jaywalking illegal in Huntsville?
Yes. The city adopts Alabama's pedestrian crossing rules as its own ordinance under Sec. 25-2, so crossing improperly is a citable offense.
How much is the ticket?
The municipal court's fine schedule (Sec. 16-6(g)) lists a flat $10.00 for "Pedestrian. Improper Crossing," plus standard court costs.

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