Is jaywalking illegal in the Philippines?
Legal
Jaywalking is not illegal, though local ordinances may restrict it.
The Philippines is one of 2 countries classified “Legal” for jaywalking — 7% 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
- Hong Kong
- Offense / fined Crossing near designated crossings without using them is an offence.
- 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.
- Australia
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is illegal near intersections or crossings, with fines set by states.
- Russia
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is an offence subject to fines.
- Iran
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is illegal in Iran, with fines applicable for crossing outside designated points or against signals.
Other laws in Philippines
- Public Smoking Bans
- Varies by region
- Driving Age
- 18+
- Homeschooling
- Legal
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