§ 15-292. Pedestrians' rights-of-way in crosswalks.

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(a)

When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.

(b)

No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that is impossible for the driver to yield.

(c)

Paragraph (a) of this section shall not apply under the conditions stated in 15-295(b).

State law reference

Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.375.

                    
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