From wikipedia
Jaywalking is a term used to describe when a pedestrian crosses the street outside designated crossing areas. In common North American use, the term generally refers to someone crossing a major street outside a designated crosswalk or intersection in jurisdictions where this is illegal.
Yesterday 13 Aug 2008, I saw 2 uniform policewoman standing on each side of the road issuing ticket for those pedestrian that jaywalk. Most Malaysian like me, like to jaywalk as most of the time pedestrian light doesn’t work on Malaysian road. When come to Singapore, people that like to jaywalk need to take care as it’s an offence to jaywalk.
For those who caught by police officer for jaywalking prepare to pay the fine. First offenses may go for up to SGD 500, as well as up to three months in jail. Repeat offenders may receive a SGD 2000 fine, and up to five to six months imprisonment.