Jaywalk

To jaywalk is to cross the street outside of the crosswalk (or zebra crossing), and without a traffic light, or against a red light.
When I was in high school, there was a policeman who used to hide with his motorcycle near the school, and wait for kids to jaywalk. Then he would come zooming out and confront the jaywalker, and write him or her a ticket (with a fine that had to be paid). I don't know how much this activity changed kids' habits, but it was memorable!
Of course, jaywalking can be dangerous. One friend who jaywalks routinely will never do it if there are children waiting to cross the street, so as not to give them a bad example.
What about you? Do you jaywalk? Is it typical in where you live? Is it dangerous?