§ 21-511. Right-of-way of blind or deaf pedestrians

   (a) In general. -- The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to:

   (1) A blind or partially blind pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color (with or without a red tip);

   (2) A deaf or hearing impaired pedestrian accompanied by a guide dog; or

   (3) A mobility impaired individual crossing a roadway while using any of the following mobility-assisted devices:

      (i) A manual or motorized wheelchair;

      (ii) A motorized scooter;

      (iii) Crutches; or

      (iv) A cane.

(b) Use of white or metal cane by others prohibited. -- A person who is not blind or partially blind may not use or carry a white cane, a cane that is white tipped with red, or a chrome, nickel, aluminum, or other reflecting or shining metal cane, in the manner described in subsection (a) (1) of this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 11-504.1; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1978, ch. 929; 1979, ch. 565; 1980, ch. 340; 1991, ch. 116; 1994, ch. 179; 1997, ch. 329, § 2.