DIY Safety: Los Angeles Man Arrested for Painting Crosswalks, Cites City Inaction
A Los Angeles man faces vandalism charges following his involvement in DIY crosswalk painting. Jonathan Hale was arrested on Sunday, December 7, 2025, for painting crosswalks at dangerous intersections, an act he views as civil disobedience stemming from perceived city inaction on pedestrian safety. His activism is inspired by the nonprofit Crosswalk Collective, and this…
