On 02/08/2013 18:58, Max Demian wrote:

My understanding is that jaywalking refers to reckless crossing of the road
by a pedestrian, and wouldn't apply to crossing against a red man if there
is no traffic in sight.

It seems to in Ontario
http://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/stat/rso-1990-c-h8/latest/rso-1990-c-h8.html