§ 31-13-8. Pedestrian control signals.
Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words “walk” or “wait” or “don’t walk” are in place the signals shall indicate as follows:
(1) Walk. Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
(2) Wait or don’t walk. No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his or her crossing on the walk signal, shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the “wait” or “don’t walk” signal is showing.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 22, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 31-13-8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-13 - Traffic Control Devices
Section 31-13-1. - State traffic commission — Manual of traffic control devices.
Section 31-13-2. - Devices on state highways.
Section 31-13-3. - Devices on local highways.
Section 31-13-4. - Obedience to devices.
Section 31-13-5. - Signs prerequisite to enforcement of provisions.
Section 31-13-6. - Meaning of traffic control signals.
Section 31-13-7. - Signals at places other than intersections.
Section 31-13-8. - Pedestrian control signals.
Section 31-13-9. - Flashing signals.
Section 31-13-10. - Unauthorized signs and devices prohibited.
Section 31-13-10.1. - Traffic control signal preemption devices.
Section 31-13-11. - Injury to signs and devices.
Section 31-13-12. - Traffic control near road construction and maintenance operation.
Section 31-13-13. - Hospital sign indicating emergency treatment facility.