South Carolina § 56-5-990 - Pedestrian "walk" and "wait" signals.
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§ 56-5-990. Pedestrian "walk" and "wait" signals.
Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Wait" are in place such signals shall indicate as follows:
(1) "Walk" indicates that a pedestrian facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right of way by the drivers of all vehicles; and
(2) "Wait" indicates that no pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the wait signal is showing.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-308; 1952 Code SECTION 46-308; 1949 (46) 466.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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