§ 61-8-208

61-8-208. Pedestrian control signals. Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words 'Walk' or 'Don't Walk' or symbols of a walking person or an upraised palm are in place, the signals indicate as follows: (1) A pedestrian facing a 'Walk' signal or a walking person symbol may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and the operators of all vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. (2) A pedestrian may not start to cross the roadway in the direction of a signal exhibiting a flashing or steady 'Don't Walk' signal or upraised palm symbol, but a pedestrian who has partially completed crossing on the 'Walk' signal or walking person symbol shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the 'Don't Walk' signal or upraised palm symbol is showing. An operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who has partially completed crossing and is proceeding to the sidewalk or safety island. (3) A pedestrian may not start to cross a roadway in the direction of a steady 'Don't Walk' signal or upraised palm symbol. History: En. Sec. 35, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2138; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 53, L. 2003.