Rules of the Road There are "Rules of the Road" for pedestrians, just like for motorists that pedestrians are expected to follow. By taking care to follow these rules at all times, many injuries can be avoided:

Pedestrians are to use sidewalks whenever they are safely available. When sidewalks are unavailable, pedestrians must walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.

Pedestrians must obey traffic signals and/or traffic officers.

At crosswalks where there isn't a traffic control signal or officer, pedestrians have the right-of-way. If there are not any crosswalks, signs or signals, the pedestrian must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles.

Regardless of the right-of-way, the driver is required by law to take great care to avoid "hitting" pedestrians.

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