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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
An operator emerging from an alley, driveway, or building in a business or residence district shall:
(1) stop the vehicle before moving on a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across an alley or driveway;
(2) yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian to avoid collision; and
(3) on entering the roadway, yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 545.256. Emerging From an Alley, Driveway, or Building - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-545-256.html
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