VTL 1153 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 1152 Crossing at other than crosswalks up ARTICLE 27 Pedestrians' Rights and Duties next SECTION 1155 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1153 Provisions relating to blind or visually impaired persons Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 7, ARTICLE 27 § 1153. Provisions relating to blind or visually impaired persons. (a) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this article every driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection or crosswalk shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing or attempting to cross the roadway when such pedestrian is accompanied by a guide dog or using a cane which is metallic or white in color or white with a red tip. (b) No person, unless blind or visually impaired, shall use on any street or highway a cane which is metallic or white in color or white with a red tip. (c) This section shall not be construed as making obligatory the employment of the use of a guide dog or of a cane or walking stick of any kind by a person blind or visually impaired.