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Home » US Law » 2022 Vermont Statutes » Title 23 - Motor Vehicles » Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles » Subchapter 5: PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES

§ 1051. Pedestrians’ right of way in crosswalks

§ 1051. Pedestrians’ right of way in crosswalks (a) If traffic-control signals are not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if necessary, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk. (b) No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety […]

§ 1052. Crossing except at crosswalks

§ 1052. Crossing except at crosswalks (a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. (b) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield […]

§ 1055. Pedestrians on roadways

§ 1055. Pedestrians on roadways (a) Where public sidewalks are provided, no person may walk along or upon an adjacent roadway. (b) Where public sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing the direction of […]

§ 1056. Highway solicitations

§ 1056. Highway solicitations (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person may stand within the roadway of a highway as defined in subdivision 4(32) of this title for the purpose of soliciting a ride, contributions, employment, or business from the occupant of any vehicle. (b) Not-for-profit and municipal organizations may […]

§ 1057. Duty toward persons who are blind

§ 1057. Duty toward persons who are blind (a) Whenever a pedestrian is crossing or attempting to cross a public street or highway, guided by a guide dog or carrying in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick, white in color or white tipped with red, the driver of every vehicle approaching […]

§ 1058. Duties of pedestrians

§ 1058. Duties of pedestrians All pedestrians shall obey the instructions of all traffic control devices which are applicable to them, and all instructions of enforcement officers relating to control of traffic. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)

§ 1059. Driving through safety zone

§ 1059. Driving through safety zone No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)