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Is jaywalking illegal in the Netherlands?

Partly. Jaywalking is restricted in the Netherlands. Cross anywhere you like; only walking through a red man is fineable.

Crossing anywhere is legal (no jaywalking concept in Dutch law); only ignoring a red pedestrian light is an offence. Amsterdam handhavers may fine it but say they rarely do (NH Nieuws). No 2025-26 amount confirmed.

Source: RVV 1990; NH Nieuws

• The Netherlands is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 2 (Belgium and Germany).
• In Europe: banned in 11 of 39 countries.

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