§ 12.12.140. Pedestrian control signals.

Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk" or "Wait" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:

A.

"Walk." Pedestrians facing such signals 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.

B.

A pedestrian facing a flashing "Don't Walk" signal shall not start to cross the street, but any pedestrian who has partly completed his crossing during steady walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk, or safety island.

C.

"Don't Walk." No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially complete his crossing on the "Walk" signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "Don't Walk" signal is showing.

D.

A pedestrian facing a flashing "Walk" signal will cross street in a manner to avoid vehicular conflict.

E.

Diagonal Crossing. Where all pedestrian control signals show "Walk" simultaneously, diagonal crossing of the intersection by pedestrians is permissible.

(Prior code § 27-1-61)