Pedestrians

§2056. Pedestrians
 
     1. Pedestrian traffic. When use of a sidewalk next to a public way is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk on that public way. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
     2. Pedestrian on way. Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk facing approaching traffic on the left side of the public way or the way's shoulder when practicable. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
     3. Pedestrians on sidewalks. An operator shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
     4. Pedestrians in marked crosswalks. When traffic-control devices are not in operation, an operator must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing within a marked crosswalk. [1999, c. 101, §1 (amd).]
 
     5. Pedestrian crossing. A pedestrian must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle when crossing a way:
   
A. Other than within a marked crosswalk; or  [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
   
B. With an available pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing.  [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
     6. Pedestrian prohibitions. A pedestrian may not:
   
A. Cross between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control devices operate, except in a marked crosswalk;  [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
   
B. Cross an intersection diagonally, unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; or  [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
   
C. Suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the operator to yield.  [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
     7. When vehicle stopped. When a vehicle is stopped at an intersection or a marked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross, the operator of another vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
     8. Due care. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or of a local ordinance, an operator of a vehicle shall:
   
A. Exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian;  [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
   
B. Give warning by sounding the horn when necessary; and  [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
C. Exercise proper caution on observing a child or any obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person.  [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
 
     9. Failure to yield right-of-way to a visually impaired pedestrian. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, an operator who fails to yield the right-of-way to a visually impaired pedestrian who is carrying a cane that is predominately white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or using a guide or personal care dog as defined in Title 17, section 1312, commits a traffic infraction. Notwithstanding section 103, subsection 3, the fine for a violation of this subsection may not be less than $50 nor more than $1,000. [1999, c. 92, §1 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1993,  Ch. 683,   §A2 (NEW). 
PL 1993,  Ch. 683,   §B5 (AFF). 
PL 1999,  Ch. 92,   §1 (AMD). 
PL 1999,  Ch. 101,   §1 (AMD). 

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