[Traf. Code §§ 1, 55a]
A.
Whenever special pedestrian-control signals are not utilized, the regular traffic-control signals, as indicated in § 36-148, shall apply to pedestrians as follows:
(1)
Green indication. Pedestrians facing such signal may
proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(2)
Steady yellow indication. Pedestrians facing such
signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway
and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way
to all vehicles.
(3)
Steady red indication. Pedestrians facing such signal
shall not enter the highway unless they can do so safely and without
interfering with any vehicular traffic.
(4)
Red with arrow. Pedestrians facing such signal shall
not enter the highway unless they can do so safely and without interfering
with vehicular traffic.
[Traf. Code § 1]
A.
Whenever special pedestrian-control signals are installed,
they shall be placed at the far end of each crosswalk and shall indicate
a "walk" or "don't walk" interval. These special signals shall apply
to pedestrians only, to the exclusion of any regular traffic-control
signal or signals which may be present at the same location, as follows:
(1)
Walk interval: Pedestrians facing such signal may
proceed across the highway in the direction of the signal and shall
be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
(2)
Don't walk (steady burning or flashing) interval:
No pedestrian shall start to cross the highway in the direction of
such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing
on the walk interval of such signal shall proceed to the sidewalk
or safety island while the don't walk interval of the signal is showing.
[Traf. Code § 83e]
A.
The Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized:
(1)
To designate and maintain, by appropriate devices,
marks or lines upon the surface of the roadway, crosswalks at those
places where he shall find that there is particular danger to pedestrians
crossing the roadway, and when he shall further find that the existence
of a crosswalk will reduce that danger.
(2)
To establish safety zones of such kind and character
and at such places where he shall find that there is particular danger
to pedestrians, and which are consistent with state law, and where
he shall find that the existence of a safety zone will reduce that
danger.
[Traf. Code §§ 6, 55; amended 1-7-2019 by Ord. No. 1977]
A.
Except
as otherwise provided in this article, where traffic-control signals
are not in place or in operation, or traffic is being regulated by
a public safety officer, the driver of a vehicle shall stop and yield
the right-of-way to a pedestrian or bicyclist stopped at the curb,
curbline, or ramp leading to the crosswalk and to every pedestrian
and bicyclist crossing the roadway within 1) any marked crosswalk
or 2) within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
B.
Whenever
any vehicle is stopped at either a marked crosswalk or an unmarked
crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian or bicyclist to
cross a roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from
the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.
C.
A pedestrian
or bicyclist shall stop at the curb, curbline, or ramp leading to
a crosswalk before entering the roadway. A pedestrian or bicyclist
shall not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk,
run, or ride into the path of a vehicle that is so close to the crosswalk
that it is difficult for the driver of the vehicle to yield.
D.
Every
pedestrian or bicyclist 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 oncoming vehicles upon the roadway.
E.
A pedestrian
or bicyclist crossing a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to an
authorized emergency vehicle sounding an audible signal, unless engaged
in an emergency run in which silence is required and displaying a
flashing, oscillating, or rotating red or blue light.
[Traf. Code § 56]
Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable,
upon the right half of a crosswalk.
[Traf. Code §§ 55, 58]
A.
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.
[Traf. Code § 57]
No pedestrian shall, except in a marked crosswalk,
cross a roadway at any other place than by a route at right angles
to the curb or by the shortest route to the opposite curb. No pedestrian
shall cross diagonally from one corner to the other.
[Traf. Code §§ 55, 58]
A.
No pedestrian shall cross or enter a public street
in the City in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger such
pedestrian or others lawfully using the street.
B.
No pedestrian shall cross or enter a public street
in a manner specifically forbidden by any lawful warning device or
marking.
[Traf. Code § 55]
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.
[Traf. Code § 59]
Where sidewalks are provided, it shall be unlawful
for pedestrians to walk upon an adjacent roadway. Where sidewalks
are not provided, pedestrians shall, when practicable, walk on the
left side of the roadway facing traffic which may approach from the
opposite direction.
[Traf. Code § 60]
No person shall stand on the roadway and solicit
a ride from the operators of vehicles, other than duly licensed taxicabs,
buses or other vehicles for hire. No operator shall stop his motor
vehicle for the purpose of providing transportation to any person,
except in areas where standing, stopping or parking is permitted.
[Traf. Code § 61]
Any driver of a vehicle who approaches within
10 feet of a person wholly or partially blind, carrying a cane or
walking stick which is white or white tipped with red, or being led
by a guide dog wearing a harness and walking on either side of or
slightly in front of such blind person, shall immediately come to
a full stop and take such precautions before proceeding as may be
necessary to avoid accident or injury to the person wholly or partially
blind.
[Traf. Code § 44]
No motor vehicle operator shall recklessly,
willfully, wantonly or carelessly operate his vehicle in such manner
as to splash snow, rain, water, mud, dirt or debris on any person
then upon or near a sidewalk or crosswalk.
