Sec. 552.002. PEDESTRIAN RIGHT-OF-WAY IF CONTROL SIGNAL PRESENT. (a) A pedestrian control signal displaying "Walk," "Don't Walk," or "Wait" applies to a pedestrian as provided by this section.
(b) A pedestrian facing a "Walk" signal may proceed across a roadway in the direction of the signal, and the operator of a vehicle shall stop and yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.
(c) A pedestrian may not start to cross a roadway in the direction of a "Don't Walk" signal or a "Wait" signal. A pedestrian who has partially crossed while the "Walk" signal is displayed shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "Don't Walk" signal or "Wait" signal is displayed.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle C - Rules of the Road
Section 552.001. Traffic Control Signals
Section 552.002. Pedestrian Right-of-Way if Control Signal Present
Section 552.003. Pedestrian Right-of-Way at Crosswalk
Section 552.004. Pedestrian to Keep to Right
Section 552.005. Crossing at Point Other Than Crosswalk
Section 552.006. Use of Sidewalk
Section 552.007. Solicitation by Pedestrians
Section 552.0071. Local Authorization for Solicitation by Pedestrian
Section 552.008. Drivers to Exercise Due Care
Section 552.009. Ordinances Relating to Pedestrians