§ 62-224. Pedestrian control signals.

Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words or symbols for "Walk" or "Don't walk" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:

(1)

Walk. Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.

(2)

Don't walk. No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the don't walk signal is showing.

(Ord. No. O-90-9-112, § 5-4, 9-10-90)

State law reference

Similar provisions, T.C.A. § 55-8-111.