Is jaywalking illegal in Hong Kong?
Offense / fined
Crossing near designated crossings without using them is an offence.
Hong Kong is one of 22 countries classified “Offense / fined” for jaywalking — 79% of the 28 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: Jaywalking
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Philippines
- Legal Jaywalking is not illegal, though local ordinances may restrict it.
- Singapore
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is an offence in Singapore with fines for crossing outside designated areas.
- India
- Varies by region Jaywalking is covered by varying state and metropolitan obstruction laws.
- Russia
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is an offence subject to fines.
- Australia
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is illegal near intersections or crossings, with fines set by states.
- Iran
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is illegal in Iran, with fines applicable for crossing outside designated points or against signals.
Other laws in Hong Kong
- Drinking in Public
- Legal
- Public Smoking Bans
- Comprehensive ban
- Driving Age
- 18+
A visual reference compiled from Wikipedia’s law-by-country articles, not legal advice. Laws change and summaries simplify — check a primary source before relying on anything here.