California § 21953 - Whenever any pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tun
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21953 — Whenever any pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tun, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21953. Whenever any pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tun
(a) Whenever any pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing, if a pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing serves the place where the pedestrian is crossing the roadway, such pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the highway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard. (b) This section shall not be construed to mean that a marked crosswalk, with or without a signal device, cannot be installed where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing exists. (c) (1) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, shall not stop a pedestrian for a violation of subdivision (a) unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle or other device moving exclusively by human power. (2) This subdivision does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for their safety. (3) This subdivision does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within the roadway.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21953
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21953 cover?
Section 21953 ("Whenever any pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tun") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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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