§ 21-510. Pedestrians to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles

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(a) In general. -- A pedestrian who crosses a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching emergency vehicle that is using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22-218 of this article.

(b) Police vehicles using audible signal. -- A pedestrian who crosses a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching police vehicle that is lawfully using an audible signal.

(c) Driver not relieved from duty of care. -- This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 11-501.1; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1986, ch. 472, § 1.

                    
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