When you see a pedestrian withdraw their white cane and step away from the crosswalk, it's important to proceed cautiously. This action typically indicates that the pedestrian is no longer intending to cross the street, but you should remain alert for any sudden movements. Always ensure the intersection is clear before continuing to drive, as pedestrians may still be in the vicinity. Prioritizing safety for all road users is crucial.
According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles Right-of-Way at Crosswalks21950. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.Amended Sec. 8, Ch. 833, Stats. 2000. Effective January 1, 2001.Pedestrians Outside Crosswalks21954. (a) Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard.(b) The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway.Amended Ch. 1015, Stats. 1971. Operative May 3, 1972.BASICALLY YES THEY DO! MAKE IT SMALLER AND EASIER PEOPLEIMPROVED ANSWER BY: xGO2SLEEP14x
Crosswalks are typically marked with white painted lines. However, not all pedestrian crosswalks are painted. It's best to use judgement when slowing down at intersections or yielding as to what would constitute the crosswalk.
A vision impaired (blind) pedestrian.
Crosswalks A crosswalk is that part of the pavement where the sidewalk lines would extend across the street and it is set aside for pedestrian traffic. Every intersection has a pedestrian crosswalk whether or not there are painted lines on the street. Most crosswalks are at corners but they can also be in the middle of the block. Before turning a corner, watch for people about to cross the street. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. Crosswalks are often marked with white lines. Yellow crosswalk lines may be painted at school crossings. Most often, crosswalks in residential areas are not marked. Some crosswalks have flashing lights to warn you that pedestrians may be crossing. Look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop, whether or not the lights are flashing. To get more information on this matter and other California motor vehicle laws goto http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/driver_handbook_toc.htm and click on the PDF version of the drivers handbook.
Pedestrian lanes are coloured white, yellow or black to make them visible to the driver. It should be noted that glass is used in paints on roads so that they reflect off cars headlights- adding the the visibility.
Yellow for School Zones and white for just about everything else.
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A driver must yield the right of way to a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog. Those are indications of a blind pedestrian.
Your vehicle must come to a stop at the white stop line or before the crosswalk when there is a stop sign or red light.
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A pedestrian with a white stick and a red band means that they are blind and deaf.. hopefully they are not walking alone :P
Look for pedestrians on either side of the road. If they have entered the crosswalk they have the right of way. School crosswalks are painted yellow, normal crosswalks are painted white.