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@CloudyMrs

Your claim is that "jaywalking is only a crime in America". I assume we are not arguing about the definition of "crime": in many states of the USA it's a petty offence rather than a misdemeanor (much less a felony) as well.
If you allow me, let's stick with "laws that prohibit jaywalking only exist in America".

Now let's check the article: it's full of examples of countries where it's prohibited by laws.

>In Zimbabwe, jaywalking is illegal ... Disregarding designated crossing points or passing through red traffic lights carry a punishment of up to six months in jail or a US$20 fine
>In recent years, jaywalking has become more strictly controlled in China as car traffic increased. Police have tested facial recognition to identify jaywalkers
>In Hong Kong, it is an offence to cross roads within the zigzag area around zebra crossings, or within 15 m of other crossing points
>In Kazakhstan, jaywalking is illegal and punishable by a fine.
>France: Pedestrians are required to use sidewalks (if any), and zebra crossings for crossing a street if one is within 50 m
>Ireland maintains a jaywalking law, which requires a pedestrian to use a pedestrian crossing if they are within 15 metres (49 ft) of one.

Could you clarify where we have a misunderstanding?