What are the rules for pedestrians on the road?
the portion of a roadway that connects sidewalks on opposite sides of the roadway into a continuous path; or, the portion of a roadway that is indicated for pedestrian crossing by signs, lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway at any location, including an intersection. Penalties for drivers who endanger pedestrians
When to stop and yield at a pedestrian crossing?
Drivers – including cyclists – must stop and yield the whole roadway at pedestrian crossovers, school crossings and other locations where there is a crossing guard. Only when pedestrians and school crossing guards have crossed and are safely on the sidewalk can drivers and cyclists proceed.
When do pedestrians have the right of way in Georgia?
Until recently, most drivers in Georgia didn’t know that pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. Even now, many drivers aren’t sure what to do when they encounter a pedestrian. In 1995 the Georgia legislature changed the crosswalk law such that drivers must “stop and stay stopped” for pedestrians, not just yield to them.
What is the definition of a pedestrian crossing?
the portion of a roadway that connects sidewalks on opposite sides of the roadway into a continuous path; or, the portion of a roadway that is indicated for pedestrian crossing by signs, lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway at any location, including an intersection.
When does a pedestrian have the right of way?
(C) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing any green indication, except when the sole green indication is a turn arrow, may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk; (2) Steady yellow indications shall have the following meanings:
Is it illegal to drive around a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
For the purposes of this subsection, “half of the roadway” means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel. In other words, it’s illegal for drivers to squeeze by, drive around or cut off a pedestrian in a crosswalk, even if there’s room. Forget yield. Remember STOP.
Why do so many drivers fail to see pedestrians?
All too often, drivers become distracted and fail to see a pedestrian or a traffic light, Despite having the right of way, pedestrians should make eye contact with the drivers of any of any vehicle they may encounter before crossing a road to ensure they have been seen.
When do you have the right of way at an intersection?
At “T” intersections without “STOP” or “YIELD” signs, yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road. They have the right-of-way. When you turn left, give the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching that are close enough to be dangerous.