§ 11:46. Pedestrian-control signals.  


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  • Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:

    (1)

    Flashing or steady "Walk:" A pedestrian facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by a driver of a vehicle.

    (2)

    Flashing or steady "Don't Walk:" No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but a pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the "Walk" signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "Don't Walk" signal is showing.

(City Code 1951, Title 11, § 46; Ord. No. 7323, 10-26-83)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 32:233.