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Section 31-18-4. – Overtaking of vehicle stopped for pedestrian.

§ 31-18-4. Overtaking of vehicle stopped for pedestrian. (a) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. (b) Whenever there […]

Section 31-18-5. – Crossing other than at crosswalks.

§ 31-18-5. Crossing other than at crosswalks. Every pedestrian crossing 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. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4. History of Section.P.L. 1950, […]

Section 31-18-6. – Crossing where tunnel or overhead is provided.

§ 31-18-6. Crossing where tunnel or overhead is provided. Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 29, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 31-18-6.

Section 31-18-7. – Crossing between intersections.

§ 31-18-7. Crossing between intersections. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 29, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 31-18-7.

Section 31-18-8. – Due care by drivers.

§ 31-18-8. Due care by drivers. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or the provisions of any local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle upon any roadway, shall give an audible signal when necessary, and shall exercise proper […]

Section 31-18-9. – Right half of crosswalks.

§ 31-18-9. Right half of crosswalks. Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 29, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-18-9.