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Can you cross the road in the wrong place in Georgia and what is the fine?

Where to cross and what fines a pedestrian pays.

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Short answer

In Georgia you cross at a pedestrian crossing or junction, and a pedestrian who ignores signals, signs or markings faces a 50 GEL fine, or 100 GEL on highways. Away from a crossing or junction you may cross only where the road is clearly visible both ways, at a right angle to the road axis and with no divider or fence. A repeat offence within a year costs 100 GEL, or 200 GEL on a highway.

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Why

  1. Article 24 of the Law on Traffic requires crossing at a pedestrian crossing or junction and, if there is none, only where visibility is good (paragraph 8).
  2. Pedestrians must follow pedestrian signals or the signals of a traffic controller (Article 24, paragraph 7).
  3. Fines for pedestrians are set by Article 127 of the Administrative Offences Code; the article was last amended by the law of 2 July 2025.

Details

Under Article 127 of the Administrative Offences Code, a 50 GEL fine is imposed for failing to obey a traffic-control signal and disregarding a road sign or marking. A repeat offence within a year costs 100 GEL. The same violations that cause an accident situation or stop traffic carry a 100 GEL fine. If the offence is committed on a highway or a road of international or national importance, the fine is 100 GEL, and a repeat within a year is 200 GEL.

A pedestrian must not step onto the carriageway from behind a stopped vehicle or other obstruction until sure no traffic is coming, and must not enter it when a vehicle with a special blue light and siren approaches (paragraphs 9 and 11 of Article 24). Fines for drivers are covered in How much over the speed limit you can drive in Georgia and the fines and How to check and pay a fine in Georgia.

Tip

Cross on the zebra or on the green pedestrian signal and first make sure the cars have stopped. On highways and out-of-town roads the cost of a violation is twice as high.

What may differ

Article 127 covers ignoring signals, signs and markings and sets no separate figure for crossing away from a crossing, so in practice the officer decides on the circumstances. Fine amounts were changed in 2025 and may change again.

Common misconception

In Georgia pedestrians cross wherever they like and are never fined for it.

What actually happens

The law requires crossing at a crossing or junction, and Article 127 of the Administrative Offences Code provides a fine for pedestrians: 50 GEL, or 100 GEL on highways.

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Sources

Fine amounts are as of the date of checking and may change. Check current amounts on matsne.gov.ge or police.ge.

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