Pedestrians can lawfully cross the street outside a crosswalk as long as they yield to traffic. If you are crossing the street and not using a crosswalk, you must yield the right of way to cars on the street. According to OCGA § 40-6-92(a), the only exception is unless you already entered the street under safe conditions.
However, you can’t cross anywhere on a street with traffic lights at the intersection on both sides next to where you want to cross. If a vehicle strikes you while outside the crosswalk, you still might collect damages if the driver saw you and attempted to pass you or if they failed to take proper safety precautions.
