Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

Pedestrians in crosswalks

In california - is it illegal to move through a crosswalk - say turn a right on red - when pedestrians are in the crosswalk but in no way are you not yielding right of way because they are iin a different section of the road - say they are walking on the far side away from you, or walking toward you but still not in your lanes.


Asked on 5/24/08, 12:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Pedestrians in crosswalks

The law says you must stay clear of the entire crosswalk if a pedestrian occupies any portion of the crosswalk.

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Answered on 5/28/08, 9:27 pm


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