CHAPTER 7
PEDESTRIANS

SECTION:

6-7-1: Pedestrians Subject To Traffic Control Signs

6-7-2: Right Of Way In Crosswalks

6-7-3: Crossing At Right Angles

6-7-4: Yield By Pedestrians

6-7-5: Prohibited Crossings

6-7-6: Walking Along Roadways

6-7-7: Soliciting Rides Or Business

6-7-8: Drivers To Exercise Due Care

6-7-1: PEDESTRIANS SUBJECT TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS:

Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic control signs as heretofore declared in this title, but at all other places, pedestrians shall be granted those rights and be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 13-1)

6-7-2: RIGHT OF WAY IN CROSSWALKS:

   A.   When traffic control signs are not in place, 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 the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.

   B.   No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a 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 at any unmarked crosswalk at any intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 13-2)

6-7-3: CROSSING AT RIGHT ANGLES:

No pedestrian shall cross a roadway at any place other than by a route at right angles to the curb or by the shortest route to the opposite curb except in a crosswalk. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 13-4)