Gridlock

'Gridlock' refers to a major traffic jam when no one can move. It has also been used the American political scene as if late.

Example:
-Gridlock traffic! Happy Monday.
-Ugh.

Jaywalk

To 'jaywalk' means to cross the street in the middle of the block where there is no crosswalk. Although it's illegal, police officers don't give tickets for doing this.

Example:
-Let's cross here.
-No, we can't jaywalk! There's way too much traffic! We have to go to the corner.