§ 21-502. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks

   (a) In general. --

   (1) This subsection does not apply where:

      (i) A pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, as described in § 21-503 (b) of this subtitle; or

      (ii) A traffic control signal is in operation.

   (2) The driver of a vehicle shall come to a stop when a pedestrian crossing the roadway in a crosswalk is:

      (i) On the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling; or

      (ii) Approaching from an adjacent lane on the other half of the roadway.

(b) Duty of pedestrian. -- A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.

(c) Passing of vehicle stopped for pedestrian prohibited. -- If, at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, a vehicle is stopped to let a pedestrian cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 11-502; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; ch. 541, § 3; 1978, ch. 26; 1982, ch. 721; 2003, ch. 325; 2004, ch. 388.