This is what Pedestrian Lanes are for.

(it says walang tawiran, nakamamatay/no crossing, it's deadly!)

but where are the white lines of salvation???

and what're they whisperin 'bout across the street?

as i cross the street to find out,
i was given a ticket for crossing a pedestrian lane-less road. -_-

first pic courtesy of Nayou
second pic taken somewhere in Tondo, Manila
third pic taken from this URL

note: didn't have any cops who could pose for me from the other side of the street, so i resorted to taking from the interwebs.