Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 31-18 - Pedestrians
Section 31-18-9. - Right half of crosswalks.

§ 31-18-9. Right half of crosswalks.
Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 29, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-18-9.

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Rhode Island General Laws

Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles

Chapter 31-18 - Pedestrians

Section 31-18-1. - Applicability of regulations to pedestrians.

Section 31-18-2. - Local ordinances.

Section 31-18-3. - Right-of-way in crosswalk.

Section 31-18-4. - Overtaking of vehicle stopped for pedestrian.

Section 31-18-5. - Crossing other than at crosswalks.

Section 31-18-6. - Crossing where tunnel or overhead is provided.

Section 31-18-7. - Crossing between intersections.

Section 31-18-8. - Due care by drivers.

Section 31-18-9. - Right half of crosswalks.

Section 31-18-10. - Walking in street prohibited.

Section 31-18-11. - Walking, jogging, or running on left.

Section 31-18-11.1. - Severability.

Section 31-18-12. - Hitchhiking in road.

Section 31-18-13. - Use of white cane restricted to blind persons.

Section 31-18-14. - Full stop for pedestrian with guide dog or white cane.

Section 31-18-15. - Pedestrians who are blind or deaf not guided by dog or carrying white cane.

Section 31-18-16. - Penalty for violations as to people who are blind.

Section 31-18-16.1. - Failure to stop on red signal for blind person at intersection.

Section 31-18-17. - Pedestrians on freeways.

Section 31-18-18. - Right-of-way on sidewalks.

Section 31-18-19. - Negligence of children.

Section 31-18-20. - Wheelchairs — Rights and duties.

Section 31-18-20.1. - Operation of wheelchairs — Lamps and other equipment required.

Section 31-18-20.2. - Wheelchair use in roadway prohibited.

Section 31-18-21. - Pedestrians and bike facilities.

Section 31-18-22. - Public information and education on the rights of pedestrians.