Expands and clarifies when pedestrians shall be entitled to the right of way with respect to all other traffic.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to expand and clarify when pedestrians shall be entitled to the right of way with respect to all other traffic. It specifies that pedestrians in a crosswalk, marked or unmarked, have the right of way over all other traffic. It also details the rules for pedestrians when traffic signals are present, including when to start and stop crossing. The changes take effect 30 days after the law is enacted.

Expands and clarifies when pedestrians shall be entitled to the right of way with respect to all other traffic.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to expand and clarify when pedestrians shall be entitled to the right of way with respect to all other traffic. It specifies that pedestrians in a crosswalk, marked or unmarked, have the right of way over all other traffic. It also details the rules for pedestrians when traffic signals are present, including when to start and stop crossing. The changes take effect 30 days after the law is enacted.