Regulations 231 and 232 of the Road Rules 2014 make it an offence for a pedestrian to commence crossing a road:
A. Within 20 metres of a place where there is a pedestrian or traffic light other than on the pathway adjacent to the light, or
B. At a pedestrian light or traffic lights where there is no pedestrian light unless it is green.
It is also an offence for a pedestrian to remain on the roadway longer than necessary, to cause a hazard or to obstruct a driver, rider or other pedestrian.