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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words “Walk” or “Don't Walk” are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:
(1) Flashing or Steady WALK--A pedestrian facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by a driver of a vehicle.
(2) Flashing or Steady DON'T WALK--No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but a 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 32, § 233. Pedestrian-control signals - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-32-sect-233/
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