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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 18. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
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Chapter 18-23. PEDESTRIANS |
Section 18-2301. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS: PEDESTRIANS
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2301.1Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting the words “GO,” “CAUTION,” or “STOP,” or exhibiting different colored lights successively one at a time, or with arrows, the terms and lights shall apply to pedestrians as set forth in this section.
2301.2Pedestrians facing a GREEN SIGNAL or the word “GO,” my proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk, except where special pedestrian control signals show a “DON’T WALK” signal.
2301.3Pedestrians facing a STEADY YELLOW SIGNAL are thereby advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles.
2301.4Pedestrians facing a STEADY RED SIGNAL or the word “STOP” shall not enter the roadway, except where special pedestrian control signals show a “WALK” signal.
2301.5Pedestrians facing a vertical GREEN or “THRU” ARROW may proceed across the roadway in any marked or unmarked crosswalk.