More than 350 cyclists and pedestrians dashing around Sydney's CBD were slapped with a fine on Monday, as NSW Police carried out Operation Pedro – a one-day offensive aimed at deterring poor road user behaviour after a spate of fatal car crashes involving cyclists and pedestrians.

Pedestrians caught crossing the road illegally – or "jaywalking" – were given a $75 fine on the spot or could be forced to cough up $2200 if they choose to contest the charge in court and are unsuccessful.

A pedestrian gets a fine for crossing the street at a red pedestrian light. Credit:Daniel Munoz

A total of 94 pedestrians were pipped.

Offences for pedestrians include: crossing when the pedestrian light is not green, not crossing the road quickly enough, not using the shortest safe route to cross the road and not using a pedestrian facility at a level crossing.