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It's true. I was in SF once, and decided to just cross the street mid-block. I just got to the other side just as a police car was going by, I could see the officer inside. But I kept walking like I didn't see him. He then ran his siren and told me to stop. As he climbed out of the car. He started having a go at me, something like 'Do you know what you just did?'. I replied 'No'. Straight after hearing my voice he backed down a little, and says you are from out of town aren't you. To which I replied yes I'm British.
He went on to explain what 'Jaywalking' is, I already knew, but wasn't thinking when I crossed, so I played dumb. He said that I should only cross at intersections and crosswalks. Also it's a citation offence meaning he could fine me $50 on the spot, but in this case he was not going to bother writing it up. He wished me a good stay in SF, hopped back in his car and drove off.
Over my many visits to the States I have seen other people get told off or tickets for it. In NYC especially. I guess with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_turn_on_red in the US it makes sense to enforce 'Jaywalking'.