Utah § 6a-306 - Pedestrian traffic-control signals -- Rights and duties.
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§ 6a-306. Pedestrian traffic-control signals -- Rights and duties.
41-6a-306. Pedestrian traffic-control signals -- Rights and duties.
| (1) | A pedestrian facing a steady "Walk" or symbol of "Walking Person" of a pedestrian traffic-control signal has the right-of-way and may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal. |
| (2) | A pedestrian facing a flashing "Don't Walk" or "Upraised Hand" of a pedestrian traffic-control signal may not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but a pedestrian who has partially completed crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island. |
| (3) | A pedestrian facing a steady "Don't Walk" or "Upraised Hand" of a pedestrian traffic-control signal may not enter the roadway in the direction of the signal. |
| (4) | A violation of this section is an infraction. |
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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