Section 18-2302. PEDESTRIAN "WALK," "DON’T WALK," AND "WAIT" SIGNALS

 

2302.1Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words “WALK”, “DON’T WALK”, or “WAIT” are in place, such signals shall indicate and apply to pedestrians as set forth in this section.

 

2302.2Pedestrians facing a “WALK” signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.

 

2302.3No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of a “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” signal.

 

2302.4[REPEALED].

 

 

authority

The Pedestrian Protection Amendment Act of 1987, effective October 9, 1987 (D.C. Law 7-34; 34 DCR 5316 (August 14, 1987)).

source

Commissioners' Order 274, 310/949, effective September 1, 1949; as amended by 17 DCRR §§ 51, 54 (October 19, 1970); as amended by § 4 of the Pedestrian Protection Amendment Act of 1987, effective October 9, 1987 (D.C. Law 7-34; 34 DCR 5316 (August 14, 1987)).