{"id":1674,"date":"2023-01-23T18:39:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T18:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2023-12-27T17:06:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T17:06:17","slug":"pedestrians-right-of-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/blog\/car-accidents\/pedestrians-right-of-way\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do Pedestrians Have The Right Of Way in Texas?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Texas Transportation Code<\/a> gives pedestrians the right of way in various traffic situations, and vehicles must yield to pedestrians in the following 5 circumstances:<\/p>\n

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  1. A pedestrian facing a green light in either a marked or unmarked crosswalk<\/li>\n
  2. A pedestrian crossing a roadway facing a \u2018walk\u2019 signal<\/li>\n
  3. A pedestrian in a crosswalk with no traffic signal and in front of a vehicle or close enough to be in danger<\/li>\n
  4. A pedestrian approaching on a sidewalk to cross an alley, building entrance or exit, road, or driveway<\/li>\n
  5. A pedestrian guided by a service animal or using a white cane and attempting to cross an intersection or crosswalk in front of a vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, when do pedestrians have the right of way<\/a>? In most cases, pedestrians have the right of way when crossing the street at a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked. When a pedestrian is crossing at an intersection with traffic signals, they generally have the right of way when the “walk” signal is displayed. Pedestrians also have the right of way when crossing in a marked crosswalk or on a sidewalk.<\/p>\n

    Even if a pedestrian has the right of way, it’s still the driver’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings and to exercise caution to avoid an accident.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Even if a pedestrian has the right of way, it’s still the driver’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings and to exercise caution to avoid an accident. Drivers should always be prepared to yield the right of way to a pedestrian, especially when they are crossing at a crosswalk or a marked crosswalk.<\/p>\n

    General Duties of Drivers When Pedestrians are Present<\/h2>\n

    Although pedestrians do not always have the right of way, vehicles are bigger and move faster and therefore have the primary responsibility for avoiding an auto pedestrian accident. The Texas Transportation Code requires all vehicle operators to:<\/p>\n