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District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-2201.04d. Rider’s safe crossing at intersections.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A rider approaching a stop sign may go straight through the intersection or make a turn without stopping; provided, that the rider:

(1) Is travelling at an appropriate speed to reasonably assess and avoid hazards;

(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and

(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

(b) A rider approaching a steady red traffic control signal may go straight through the intersection or make a left turn; provided, that DDOT has posted signage expressly permitting such movements at that intersection, and that the rider:

(1) Makes a complete stop;

(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and

(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

(c) A rider approaching a steady red traffic control signal may make a right turn, provided that the rider:

(1) Makes a complete stop;

(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and

(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

(d) A rider may follow the pedestrian traffic control signal, including a leading pedestrian interval, for the rider's direction of travel.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-2201.04d. Rider’s safe crossing at intersections. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-50-2201-04d/

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