(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, except those partially or totally blind, to carry or use on the public sidewalks or streets in the town any cane or walking stick which is white with a red end or bottom. Such cane or walking stick may be used on the sidewalks or streets only by a person who is partially or totally blind as a means of protection from vehicles and pedestrians.
(B) Any driver or operator of a vehicle, or any pedestrian who is not partially or totally blind, who approaches or comes in contact with a person partially or totally blind carrying a cane or walking stick which is white with a red end or bottom, shall come to a full stop and permit such partially or totally blind person to cross such sidewalk or street of the town before proceeding. Such driver, operator or pedestrian shall also take such other precautions before proceeding as may be necessary to avoid accident or injury to the person carrying such walking stick.
(1977 Code, § 16-10) (Ord. 1-63, passed 5-1-1963) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Traffic regulations to assist blind pedestrians, see F.S. § 316.1301