Michigan Compiled Laws
300-1949-VI-RIGHT-OF-WAY - Right-of-Way (257.649...257.655)
Section 257.655 - Pedestrians on Highways; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Sec. 655.
(1) Where sidewalks are provided, a pedestrian shall not walk upon the main traveled portion of the highway. Where sidewalks are not provided, pedestrians shall, when practicable, walk on the left side of the highway facing traffic which passes nearest.
(2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.
History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles

Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)

300-1949-VI - Chapter VI Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws (257.601...257.750)

300-1949-VI-RIGHT-OF-WAY - Right-of-Way (257.649...257.655)

Section 257.649 - Right of Way; Rules; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.649a - Right-of-Way; Turning Left at Location Other Than Intersection; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.650 - Right-of-Way; Turning Left at Intersection; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.651 - State Trunk Line Highways; Preference at Intersections; Stop, Yield or Merge Signs.

Section 257.652 - Stopping Before Entering or Crossing Highway From Alley, Private Road, or Driveway; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.653 - Immediate Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicle; Duty of Driver of Another Vehicle; Duty of Streetcar Operator; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.653a - Stationary Emergency Vehicle Giving Visual Signal; Duty of Approaching Vehicle to Exhibit Due Care and Caution; Violation; Penalty; Exception on Certain Highways.

Section 257.653b - Approaching and Passing Stationary Solid Waste Collection Vehicle, Utility Service Vehicle, or Road Maintenance Vehicle; Duty to Exhibit Due Care and Caution; Exception on Certain Highways; Definitions.

Section 257.654 - Vehicles Forming Part of Funeral Procession; Right-of-Way; Flags; Passing Through Funeral Procession With Vehicle as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.655 - Pedestrians on Highways; Violation as Civil Infraction.