§ 312-25. Pedestrian control.

A. 

Control signals. Whenever pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words WALK, WAIT or DON'T WALK successively are in operation, such signals shall indicate as follows:

(1) 

WALK: Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. Vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to such pedestrians.

(2) 

Flashing WAIT or DON'T WALK: Pedestrians facing such signals are warned that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway. Pedestrians already in the roadway shall proceed to the nearest safety island or sidewalk. Vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to such pedestrians.

(3) 

Steady WAIT or DON'T WALK: Pedestrians facing such signal are warned not to enter this roadway when the steady WAIT or DON'T WALK signal is shown.

B. 

Police directions. Pedestrians shall be subject to the lawful orders and directions of any police officer.

C. 

Crosswalks.

(1) 

When traffic control signals or pedestrian control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing a two-way roadway within a marked or unmarked 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.

(2) 

When traffic control signals or pedestrian control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing a one-way roadway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk when the pedestrian is in the path of the vehicle or is approaching so closely thereto as to be in danger.

(3) 

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection C(1) and (2) of this section, 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 impractical for the driver to yield.

(4) 

Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked or unmarked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear in the same or adjacent lanes shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.

D. 

Crossings.

(1) 

Every pedestrian crossing a roadway other than within a marked or unmarked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(2) 

No pedestrian shall enter or cross a roadway at any point where signs, fences, barriers or other devices are erected to prohibit or restrict such crossing or entry.

(3) 

No pedestrian shall cross any roadway at an intersection except within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

E. 

Driver caution. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.

F. 

Walking in roadway. Pedestrians walking or remaining on the paved portion or traveled part of a roadway shall be subject to and comply with the rules governing vehicles with respect to meeting and turning out, except that such pedestrians shall keep to the left of the center line thereof and turn to their left instead of right side thereof, so as to permit all vehicles passing them in either direction to pass on their right. Such pedestrians shall not be subject to the rules governing vehicles as to giving signals.

G. 

Soliciting rides. It shall be unlawful for any person to stand in a roadway for the purpose of stopping a private vehicle to solicit rides from or to solicit from or sell to occupants of such vehicle. The provision of this subsection as to solicitation of rides shall not apply to any member of the military or naval forces of the United States when in uniform.

H. 

Blind persons.

(1) 

It is unlawful for any person unless totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or highway, to carry in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is white in color or white tipped with red.

(2) 

Whenever a pedestrian in crossing or attempting to cross a public street or highway, guided by a guide dog or carrying in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is white in color or white tipped with red, the driver of any vehicle approaching the intersection or place where such pedestrian is attempting to cross shall bring his vehicle to a full stop before arriving at such intersection or place of crossing and before proceeding shall take such precautions as may be necessary to avoid injuring such pedestrian.

(3) 

Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person not carrying such a cane or walking stick or not being guided by a dog of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets and highways, nor shall the failure of such totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person to carry a cane or walking stick or to be guided by a guide dog upon the streets, highways or sidewalks of this City be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.