[R.O. 2011 §10.24.010; Prior Code §21-15.1; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A.
Whenever
special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk" or appropriate symbols are in place,
such signals shall indicate as follows:
1.
"WALK": Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across
the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the
right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
2.
"WAIT" or "DON'T WALK": No pedestrian shall
start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any
pedestrian who has partially completed his/her crossing on the walk
signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety zone while the wait signal
is showing.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.030; Prior Code §21-15.3; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
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 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.
D.
Whenever
any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk
at an 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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.040; Prior Code §21-15.4; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right-half
of crosswalks.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.050; Prior Code §21-15.5; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
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.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.060; Prior Code §21-15.6; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A.
Every
pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked
crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall
yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
B.
Any pedestrian
crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead
pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way
to all vehicles upon the roadway.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.070; Prior Code §21-15.7; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A.
Between
adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation,
pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a crosswalk.
B.
No pedestrian
shall cross a roadway other than in a crosswalk in any business district.
C.
No pedestrian
shall cross a roadway other than in a crosswalk upon any street designated
by ordinance.
D.
No pedestrian
shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by
official traffic control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally,
pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic
control devices pertaining to such crossing movements.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.080; Prior Code §21-15.8; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A.
Where
sidewalks are provided, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk
along and upon an adjacent roadway.
B.
Where
sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon
a highway shall when practicable walk only on the left side of the
roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the
opposite direction.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.090; Code 1950 §1001.18; Prior
Code §21-18]
It is unlawful for any person to stand in a roadway for the
purpose of soliciting a ride from the operator of any private vehicle.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.100; Prior Code §21-15.9; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A.
No pedestrian
shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach thereto beyond the
bridge signal, gate or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication
has been given.
B.
No pedestrian
shall pass through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier
at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while such gate or barrier
is closed or is being opened or closed.
[R.O. 2011 §10.24.110; Prior Code §21-15.10; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title, every driver
of a vehicle shall exercise the highest degree of care to avoid colliding
with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding
the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon
observing any child or any confused or incapacitated person upon a
roadway.
