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A zebra crossing (British English) or a marked crosswalk (American English) is a pedestrian crossing marked with white stripes (zebra markings). [1] Normally, pedestrians are afforded precedence over vehicular traffic , although the significance of the markings may vary by jurisdiction.
In the United States, crossing laws vary from state to state and sometimes at the local level. All states require vehicles to yield to a pedestrian who has entered a marked crosswalk. [6] Legally speaking, in most states crosswalks exist at all intersections meeting at approximately right angles, whether they are marked or not. [7]
A pedestrian crossing (or crosswalk in American and Canadian English) is a place designated for pedestrians to cross a road, street or avenue.The term "pedestrian crossing" is also used in the Vienna and Geneva Conventions, both of which pertain to road signs and road traffic.
“The experimental ‘Crosswalk Warning System’, also known as the ‘LightGuard System’ or the ‘Santa Rosa Lights’ consists of warning lights housed in a unit which is installed on the pavement adjacent to a marked crosswalk. The lights reflect out toward the oncoming traffic to warn drivers of a pedestrian’s presence.” [4]
This means pedestrians legally have the right of way even when not using a marked crosswalk. “Basically what the law’s saying is we can’t cite you.” Santillano James said.
A curb extension marked by darkened tarmac and black posts. A curb extension (or also neckdown, kerb extension, bulb-out, bump-out, kerb build-out, nib, elephant ear, curb bulge, curb bulb, or blister) is a traffic calming measure which widens the sidewalk for a short distance. This reduces the crossing distance and allows pedestrians and ...
Starting Jan. 1 you could be cited for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk even if there's no warning sign or painted red curb under a statewide parking law that's set to be enforced next year.
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