Alabama § 32-5A-215 - Pedestrians on Roadways.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-5A-215 — Pedestrians on Roadways., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-5A-215. Pedestrians on Roadways.
(a) Where a sidewalk is provided and its use is practicable, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.
(b) Where a sidewalk is not available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk only on a shoulder, as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.
(c) Where neither a sidewalk nor a shoulder is available any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk as near as practicable to an outside edge of the roadway, and if on a two-way roadway, shall walk only on the left side of the roadway.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any pedestrian upon a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-5A-215
What does Code of Alabama § 32-5A-215 cover?
Section 32-5A-215 ("Pedestrians on Roadways.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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