North Dakota § 39-10-28 - Pedestrian's right of way in crosswalk
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-28 — Pedestrian's right of way in crosswalk, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-10-28. Pedestrian's right of way in crosswalk
1. When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. 2. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. 3. Subsection 1 does not apply under the conditions stated in subsection 2 of section 39-10-29. 4. Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the highway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-10-28
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-28 cover?
Section 39-10-28 ("Pedestrian's right of way in crosswalk") 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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