Police have handed out 103 $75 fines in just six hours to jaywalkers, sparking outrage from pedestrians.

Locals were seen scratching their heads and pleading their case to officers, who were in uniform and highly visible.

'What a joke, money for the coffers,' one person said in response to the crackdown.

'One day they will start giving penalties for consuming oxygen more than a limit [sic]', another said.

Five officers were involved in Operation Towards Zero, which targeted intersections at Forest Road in Hurstville, and Princess Highway and King Street at Rockdale between 7am and 1.30pm on Tuesday.

Police handed out 103 $75 fines in just six hours to jaywalkers (pictured) in Sydney

In NSW, it is illegal to cross a road while a pedestrian light is red and you must wait for the green man to appear - but it remains a contentious law

Police previously billed the crackdown as a response to a spate of fatal and serious crashes in Sydney involving pedestrians.

In NSW, it is illegal to cross a road while a pedestrian light is red and you must wait for the green man to appear - but it remains a contentious law.

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'With the road toll currently sitting at 171 lives lost, which also includes 26 pedestrians and 5 cyclists, all road users are urged to share the road safely,' police said after the crackdown.

Earlier in the year, Australians slammed police after a crackdown on jaywalkers at Bondi Beach.

'Why don't they busy themselves with real criminals instead of revenue raising at the expense of the innocent,' one local said.

'There are real crimes happening in Sydney too, if I'm not mistaken,' another noted.

Others disagreed, and called upon police to crack down on pedestrian safety.

'How about fining pedestrians for using mobile phones when crossing roads. I have seen people in deep conversation start crossing the street without even looking,' said a Facebook user.

'Awsome job, don't need more deaths,' said another.

Police previously billed the crackdown as a response to a spate of fatal and serious crashes in Sydney involving pedestrians

One commenter said in jest: 'NSW police spending their time efficiently, fixing the real problems in this nanny state.'

'There are real crimes happening in Sydney too, if I'm not mistaken,' another noted.

A third said in jest: 'NSW police spending their time efficiently, fixing the real problems in this nanny state.'

The offence comes with a $75 fine, or $2,200 if contested in court and is unsuccessful.

There has been a rise in offences in recent years since NSW Police unveiled a crack down on jaywalkers in 2012.