North Dakota § 39-10-06 - Pedestrian control signals
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-06 — Pedestrian control signals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-10-06. Pedestrian control signals
Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk" or the symbols of a walking person, symbolizing "Walk", or an upraised hand, symbolizing "Don't Walk" are in place, such signals must indicate as follows: 1. "Walk": Pedestrians facing such indication may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the indication and must be given the right of way by the drivers of all vehicles. 2. "Don't Walk" (steadily illuminated): A pedestrian may not start to cross the roadway in the direction of such indication. 3. "Don't Walk" (flashing): A pedestrian may not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the indication, but any pedestrian who has partially completed a crossing during the "Walk" signal must proceed in the direction of the indication to a sidewalk or safety island.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-10-06
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-06 cover?
Section 39-10-06 ("Pedestrian control signals") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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