Under Maryland law, no, you don’t have to cross the street at a crosswalk or intersection, unless there are traffic signals at both ends of the block you’re crossing. If there are traffic signals, you have to cross at the crosswalk. You’re not allowed to enter the crosswalk if you’re facing a red light, a Do Not Walk signal or a raised hand indicator. When you do cross the road outside of a crosswalk, you must yield to traffic.