Plain English Breakdown
The bill does not explicitly state what happens when shoulders are available, leaving this detail unspecified.
Walking Rules for Pedestrians on Divided Highways
This law allows people walking on divided highways without shoulders to walk on the right side of the road instead of the left, regardless of which way cars are coming.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the rule that pedestrians must walk on the left side of the road when there is no shoulder available and they are on a highway with barriers or unpaved areas between lanes.
- Allows pedestrians to walk on the right side of such roads, even if it means facing traffic coming from behind them.
Who It Names or Affects
- Pedestrians who need to walk on roadways without sidewalks or shoulders in areas with physical barriers or unpaved spaces between lanes of a highway.
Terms To Know
- divided highways
- Highways that have separate sections for traffic moving in opposite directions, often separated by a barrier or an unpaved area.
- shoulders
- The edge of the road next to the main travel lane where pedestrians can walk safely.
Limits and Unknowns
- Does not specify what happens if there are shoulders available on divided highways.
- Does not address situations where sidewalks are present but not suitable for walking.