CHAPTER 10
PEDESTRIANS
PEDESTRIANS
SECTION:
15-1001: Pedestrians subject to traffic control signals.
15-1002: Pedestrians' right-of-way at crosswalks.
15-1003: Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk.
15-1004: Crossing at right angles.
15-1005: When pedestrians shall yield.
15-1006: Pedestrians walking along roadways.
15-1007: Pedestrians prohibited from soliciting rides, business or donations from vehicle occupants.
15-1008: Drivers to exercise due care.
15-1009: Crossing prohibited.
15-1010: Obedience of pedestrians to railroad signals.
Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic control signals as provided for in this code of ordinances, but at all other places pedestrians shall be granted those rights and be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter. (Prior Code, Chapter 20)
State Law Reference:. Pedestrian rights and duties, 47 O.S. Sections 11-501 to 11-507.
A. When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way slowing down or stopping, if need be, to so yield to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when:
1. The pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling; or
2. The pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite edge of the roadway as to be in danger.
The provisions of this subsection are not applicable under conditions where pedestrians are required to yield pursuant to this chapter.
B. No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety or walk or run into the path of the vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.
C. Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk, or any unmarked crosswalk, or at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross a roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake to pass such stopped vehicle. (Prior Code, Chapter 20)
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