In Czech, jaywalking is strictly forbidden. Walking against red could land you a £20 fine, and if you're within 50 m of a zebra crossing, then you must use that crossing. And the law is strictly followed. I see people stand waiting at a crossing when the road is completely empty. And it's not because the police takes much notice of jaywalking. Maybe it's a respect for authority that lives on from old days or a lack of tradition for civil disobedience. The harsh consequences for a British streaker in Prague springs to mind.
This is a stark contrast from the west where people often jaywalk. Especially New York stands out, where in winter with slippery roads, they have guards holding chains between them to stop people from rushing out in the street.
