VTL 1156 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 1155 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks up ARTICLE 27 Pedestrians' Rights and Duties next SECTION 1157 Pedestrians soliciting rides, or business Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1156 Pedestrians on roadways Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 7, ARTICLE 27 § 1156. Pedestrians on roadways. (a) Where sidewalks are provided and they may be used with safety it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. (b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall when practicable walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. Upon the approach of any vehicle from the opposite direction, such pedestrian shall move as far to the left as is practicable.