It is a motorist's duty NOT to hit a pedestrian. It is a motorist's duty to drive at a speed where he can stop so as not to hit something in front of him. Thus the point is moot - if a pedestrian is "in the road" you should not hit him/her - you stop and give way.
Imagine - "your honor I had the right of way so I drove the pedestrian down".
You must yield right of way to pedestrians period. Pedestrians have the right of way all the time. They are frequently stupid if they take it. It is frequently impossible for drivers to see them in time and stop if they step out in front of cars. Still, if you see one, you have to give the pedestrian the right of way! You are not allowed to deliberately hit a pedestrian.
Pedestrians MUST look both ways before they cross streets, and NOT expect crosswalks to automatically protect them. Drivers OFTEN do not see pedestrians, and drivers do not often notice crosswalks. Drivers may be from out of town, or may not have driven on that particular street before. Pedestrians must not ASSUME that drivers will automatically stop for pedestrians at a crosswalk; and pedestrians must not ASSUME that drivers always see them.
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Yield to the pedestrians.
A yield sign at a traffic light is typically used to enforce specific rules at an intersection, such as requiring drivers to yield to pedestrians or oncoming traffic before proceeding. This helps regulate the flow of traffic and ensures safety.
Example sentence - The driving instructions indicate yield to pedestrians.
Fines for failing to yield to pedestrians vary by location, but can range from around $100 to $500. In some cases, penalties may also include points on the driver's license or mandatory driver education courses. It is important to always yield to pedestrians to ensure their safety and avoid potential fines.
You yield to pedestrians and ones who have the right of way and be cautious!!
At intersections without "STOP" or "YIELD" signs, slow down and be ready to stop. Yield to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or just entering the intersection.At "T" intersections without "STOP" or "YIELD" signs, yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road. They have the right-of-way.
Motorists must watch out for pedestrians and stop for them if they are in a legal crosswalk. Of course, even if they're dumb enough to step out in front of moving traffic, you should try not to hit them.