A roadway or street, except as otherwise provided in this article,
is primarily intended for the use of vehicles, but drivers of vehicles
must exercise reasonable diligence and care to operate their vehicles
so as not to injure pedestrians.
Pedestrians crossing any roadway or street at the intersection
thereof with another street shall pass over such portion of the street
as is included within the lines of the sidewalk projected, marked
or unmarked, and not otherwise, except to address the police officer
who is directing traffic.
Pedestrians shall have the right of crossing a street at any
point, but in the congested districts they shall do so at their own
risk, except at street intersections or at other points specifically
designated. Pedestrians crossing a street in conformity with the provisions
of this article shall have the right-of-way over vehicles unless otherwise
directed by the warnings or signals of the police officer.
A person shall:
A.
Not step from the sidewalk or curb to the street without first looking
to see what is approaching.
B.
Not stand in the street or roadway, except within a safety zone or
when waiting for an approaching bus at a street intersection or otherwise
designated bus stop. Pedestrians standing in the roadway while waiting
for an approaching bus shall not stand further than six feet from
the curb.
C.
Pass approaching pedestrians to the right and not stop or stand so
as to obstruct a sidewalk or crosswalk or an entrance to a building.
D.
In using streets with narrow sidewalks, use so far as practicable
the sidewalk on their right.
Pedestrians shall observe the general movement of traffic at
street intersections and the signals of policemen stationed at street
intersections or other crossings and shall cross the street with due
regard to the general movement of such traffic.
Pedestrians, when crossing a roadway or street, shall not carelessly
or willfully interfere with the passage therein or the reasonable
use thereof by vehicles.
