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Pedestrians always have the right of way, especially in the cross walk. If the pedstrian is walking against a red light then he will be partly repsonsible and could be charged with jay walking.

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Q: What will happen if you hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
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What penalties for hitting a pedestrian on a crosswalk?

you could probably get charged with "reckless driving" along with hitting a pedestrian on a crosswalk. It depends if it was considered "hit and run", if it was your fine could probably go up by $100-$300.


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When a vehicle ahead of you stop to let a pedestrian pass in front of you you should?

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