§ 62-298. Crossing at other than crosswalks.  


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  • (a)

    Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

    (b)

    Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles upon the roadway.

    (c)

    Between adjacent intersections in which traffic control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.

    (d)

    Every pedestrian shall comply strictly with the directions of any official traffic control signal.

(Ord. No. O-90-9-112, § 10-3, 9-10-90)

State law reference

Similar provisions, T.C.A. § 55-8-135.