§ 19-80. Pedestrian "walk," "don't walk" and "wait" signal lights.

(a)

Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "walk," "wait" or "don't walk" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:

(1)

"Walk." Pedestrians facing such signals may proceed across the street in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by drivers of all vehicles.

(2)

"Don't Walk," or "Wait." No pedestrians shall start to cross the street in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the "walk" signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "don't walk" or "wait" signal is showing.

(b)

No pedestrian shall cross a roadway other than in a crosswalk in any business district.

(Code 1959, § 38-28)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6701d, § 34.