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Is jaywalking illegal in Ireland?

Partly. Jaywalking is restricted in Ireland. 15 m rule exists; Garda enforcement is described as unheard of.

Road Traffic regulations: must not cross within 15 m of a crossing except by it. AA Ireland: enforcement 'unheard of'; no fixed penalty amount found.

Source: RT Regs 15 m; AA Ireland

• Ireland is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Europe: banned in 11 of 39 countries.

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