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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Shady Cove woman charged for alleged assault with mallet ... Frost expected to return tonight, Tuesday morning ... Two arrested, one sought in connection with Selma death ... Shady Cove woman charged for alleged assault with mallet ... Frost expected to return tonight, Tuesday morning ... Two arrested, one sought in connection with Selma death ... Jaywalking isn't a crime in Oregon. But neither is common sense A friend of mine says it's legal to jaywalk in Oregon. Is that true? Can I really cross the street anywhere I want without getting a ticket? Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM Posted Feb. 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM » Social News A friend of mine says it's legal to jaywalk in Oregon. Is that true? Can I really cross the street anywhere I want without getting a ticket? — Paul M., Medford Before you put your shoes on and start playing Frogger, Paul, we'll fill you in on the rules of the road. Yes, jaywalking is generally allowed in Oregon. However, if you see a sign that specifically indicates you shouldn't cross the street, obey it. For example, at a traffic light that is red or when confronted with a "Don't Walk" sign, you can't legally stroll across the crosswalk even if there's no traffic for miles around. According to Medford Police Chief Randy Schoen, vehicles have to yield to any pedestrian in a crosswalk that doesn't have a signal. However, if a pedestrian wants to cross in the middle of the street, the pedestrian would have to yield to the vehicles. Schoen said that pedestrians should choose to use crosswalks when they are available. Send questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by e-mail to [email protected]. We're sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501