Why crossing outside a crosswalk annoys Germans
Because waiting for a little green walking man at an entirely empty intersection is the absolute pinnacle of German civic discipline. Jaywalking is highly illegal and socially taboo in Germany, completely regardless of whether a car is coming. If you dare step off the curb against the red light, surrounding grandmothers will openly shame you for setting a terrible example for the children.

Keep exploring facts in this topic.
Travel →




