Any blind person who is carrying in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is white in color or white tipped with red, or who is being guided by a dog, shall have the right-of-way in crossing any street or highway, whether or not traffic on that street or highway is controlled by traffic signals, anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding. The driver of every vehicle approaching the place where a blind person, so carrying such a cane or walking stick or being so guided, is crossing a street or highway shall bring his or her vehicle to a full stop and before proceeding shall take precautions as may be necessary to avoid injury to the blind person. The failure of a blind person to carry a cane or walking stick or to be guided by a guide dog when walking on streets, highways, or sidewalks shall not be considered evidence of contributory negligence.
(1969 Code, § 16-155) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Ill. Rev. Stat., Chapter 625, Act 5, § 11-1004