Drivers must yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Pedestrians also have a duty to use care, but a driver who hits someone in a crosswalk is often found at fault.
What it means for you
- Covers marked and unmarked crosswalks
- Drivers must slow down or stop to keep pedestrians safe
- Breaking this law can be used as evidence of negligence
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; talk to a lawyer about your situation.