Indianapolis, IN Public Conduct: Jaywalking (2026)

(a)Pedestrians shall cross streets only at intersections or at other places that may be designated therefor pursuant to this chapter.(b)On streets where traffic at intersections or crosswalks is directed and controlled by a police officer, other person so authorized or school guard stationed thereat, or by traffic-control signals, pedestrians shall not enter or cross the roadway at such intersections or crosswalks against the directions of any such person so stationed, or a red signal or a "stop" or "don't walk" signal or sign.(c)A pedestrian crossing or starting to cross any such intersection or crosswalk at the direction of any such person so stationed, or on a green or "go" or "walk" signal shall have the right-of-way over all vehicles, streetcars and trolley buses, including those making turns, until the pedestrian has cleared their path and, if necessary for his safety, has reached the opposite curb or a safety zone. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle, streetcar or trolley bus to fail to yield the right-of-way to such pedestrian.(d)On all streets within the central traffic district or within any business district, where traffic at intersections or elsewhere is controlled by police officers, by other persons so authorized or by traffic-control signals, pedestrians shall not cross the roadway or street between such controlled intersections or places, except at a marked or unmarked crosswalk or as directed by such police officer or such other person.