D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, § 2305
Walking and Standing on Sidewalks and Roadways
Effective Oct 19, 1970Authority: Sections 4(4)(A), 5(a)(3)(E), 6(b), 7, and 9j of the Department of Transportation Establishment Act of 2002, effective May 21, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-137; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-921.03(4)(A), 50-921.04(a)(3)(E), 50-921.05(b), 50-921.06 and 50-921.18 (2014 Repl. & 2017 Supp.)); Section 604 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-198; D.C. Official Code § 10-1141.04 (2014 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 96-8, dated February 9, 1996. Source: Commissioners' Order 274, 310/949, effective September 1, 1949; as amended by 17 DCRR §§ 55, 56 (October 19, 1970); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 1900 (February 12, 2021); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7212 (July 23, 2021).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
2305.1 Whenever possible, pedestrians shall walk on the right half of crosswalks.
2305.2 Where sidewalks are provided, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.
2305.3 Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a street or highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic, which may approach from the opposite direction.
2305.4 No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle.
2305.5 Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, pedestrians shall yield right-of-way and immediately proceed to the nearest point of safety.
SOURCE: Commissioners' Order 274, 310/949, effective September 1, 1949; as amended by 17 DCRR §§ 55, 56 (October 19, 1970).