Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
VAT Vehicle and Traffic |
Title VII. RULES OF THE ROAD |
Article 27. PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES |
Section 1156. Pedestrians on roadways
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(a) Where sidewalks are provided and they may be used with safety it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. (b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall when practicable walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. Upon the approach of any vehicle from the opposite direction, such pedestrian shall move as far to the left as is practicable.