Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-503

Pedestrians not crossing at crosswalk

Effective Jul 1, 1977Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977.State of Maryland
  1. (a) If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at any point other than in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching on the roadway.
  2. (b) If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching on the roadway.
  3. (c) Between adjacent intersections at which a traffic control signal is in operation, a pedestrian may cross a roadway only in a marked crosswalk.
  4. (d) A pedestrian may not cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by a traffic control device for crossing movements. If authorized to cross diagonally, a pedestrian may cross only in accordance with the traffic control device.

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977.

Formerly Art. 66 ½, § 11-503.

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