Redondo Beach, CA Public Conduct: Jaywalking (2026)
Key Facts
- Central Traffic District
- Crosswalk-only crossing required
- Elsewhere in city
- Right-angle or shortest-route crossing required
- Standing in roadway
- Barred if it blocks traffic
- District boundary
- Beryl St to Ruby St, PCH to El Paseo
- Governing law
- Municipal Code §§ 3-7.1002, 3-7.1003
Summary
Pedestrians in the Central Traffic District must cross only in a marked crosswalk under Section 3-7.1002, and everywhere else in the city a pedestrian must cross at right angles to the curb, or by the shortest route to the far curb, unless walking in a marked crosswalk, per Section 3-7.1003.
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway in the Central Traffic District other than in a crosswalk. ... No pedestrian shall cross a roadway at any place other than by a route at right angles to the curb, or by the shortest route to the opposite curb, except in a marked crosswalk.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4889554; v14 updated 2026-05-12).
Full Breakdown
Redondo Beach's jaywalking rules split by location. " Together the two sections mean a diagonal, meandering crossing is unlawful anywhere in the city, but a direct perpendicular crossing outside the Central Traffic District, away from a marked crosswalk, is not itself barred the way it would be downtown. 1005 requires pedestrians who stop on a sidewalk to stay as close as physically possible to the building line or curb line within the Central Traffic District or any business district, keeping foot traffic moving through the busiest commercial blocks near the Pier and downtown.
Violations & Fines
Crossing anywhere in the Central Traffic District outside a marked crosswalk violates Section 3-7.1002; crossing at an angle other than a right-angle or shortest-route path outside a marked crosswalk anywhere else in the city violates Section 3-7.1003. Standing in the roadway in a way that interferes with traffic, outside a safety zone or crosswalk, is a separate violation under Section 3-7.1004.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is jaywalking illegal in Redondo Beach?
Where is the Central Traffic District?
Can I stand in the street to wait for a ride?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Redondo Beach
California rules heatmap·Compare Redondo Beach to another location·View the California public conduct overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Jaywalking in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Los Angeles County handle jaywalking.