VTL 1151 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 1150 Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations up ARTICLE 27 Pedestrians' Rights and Duties next SECTION 1151-A Pedestrians' right of way on sidewalks Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1151 Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 7, ARTICLE 27 § 1151. Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks. (a) When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk on the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, except that any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overpass has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles. (b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impractical for the driver to yield. (c) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.