2301.1 Whenever 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.

2301.2 Pedestrians facing a GREEN SIGNAL or the word “GO,” may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk, except where special pedestrian control signals show a “DON’T WALK” signal.

2301.3 Pedestrians 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.

2301.4 Pedestrians facing a STEADY RED SIGNAL or the word “STOP” shall not enter the roadway, except where special pedestrian control signals show a “WALK” signal.

2301.5 Pedestrians facing a vertical GREEN or “THRU” ARROW may proceed across the roadway in any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

SOURCE: Commissioners’ Order 274, 310/949, effective September 1, 1949; as amended by Commissioners’ Order 57-1966, effective October 8, 1957; as amended by 17 DCRR §§ 11(a) – (d) (October 19, 1970).