CHAPTER 17. PEDESTRIANS
IC 9-21-17
Chapter 17. Pedestrians
IC 9-21-17-1
Traffic and pedestrian control signals
Sec. 1. (a) Pedestrians are subject to traffic and pedestrian control
signals under this chapter.
(b) At all places that are not marked with pedestrian control
signals, pedestrians are accorded the privileges and subject to the
restrictions of this article.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-2
"Walk" and "don't walk" signals
Sec. 2. Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the
words "walk" or "don't walk" are in place, the signals must indicate
as follows:
(1) Flashing or steady "walk" means a pedestrian facing the
signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the
signal and a person who drives a vehicle shall yield the
right-of-way to the pedestrian.
(2) Steady "don't walk" means a pedestrian may not start to
cross the roadway in the direction of the signal. A pedestrian
who has partially completed crossing on the "walk" signal shall
proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "don't walk"
signal is showing.
(3) Flashing "don't walk" means a pedestrian may not start to
cross the roadway in the direction of the signal. A pedestrian
who has already started to cross on the "walk" signal shall
proceed to a sidewalk or safety island. If a countdown
pedestrian signal indication is also shown, a pedestrian may
cross if the pedestrian is able to proceed to the sidewalk or
safety island by the time the steady "don't walk" signal is
shown, and a person who drives a vehicle shall yield the
right-of-way to the pedestrian.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-2010, SEC.8.
IC 9-21-17-3
Duty to obey traffic control device; exception
Sec. 3. A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of an official
traffic control device specifically applicable to the pedestrian, unless
otherwise directed by a police officer.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-4
Crosswalks; local authorities; designation by ordinance
Sec. 4. A local authority:
(1) may, by ordinance, prohibit pedestrians from crossing a
roadway in a business district or a designated highway except
in a crosswalk, which may be established by the ordinance; and
(2) shall mark the crosswalks in a manner conforming to the
uniform system of traffic control devices created under
IC 9-21-3.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-5
Walking or running into the path of a vehicle; prohibition
Sec. 5. A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb or other place
of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as
to constitute an immediate hazard.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-6
Overtaking and passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk;
prohibition
Sec. 6. Whenever a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or
at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to
cross the roadway, a person who drives another vehicle approaching
from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-7
Crossing roadway at point not marked as a crosswalk; yield of
right-of-way to traffic
Sec. 7. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point other than
within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an
intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the
roadway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-8
Pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing; yield of right-of-way to
traffic
Sec. 8. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a
pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided
shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-9
Marked crosswalks; adjacent intersections; duty to obey
Sec. 9. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control
signals are in operation, pedestrians may not cross at any place
except in a marked crosswalk.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-10
Diagonal crossing at intersections
Sec. 10. A pedestrian may not cross a roadway intersection
diagonally unless authorized by official traffic control devices. When
authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in
accordance with the official traffic control devices pertaining to
diagonal crossing movements.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-11
Crosswalks; movement along right half
Sec. 11. Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the
right half of crosswalks.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-12
Sidewalk available; prohibition on walking along or upon roadway
Sec. 12. If a sidewalk is provided and the sidewalk's use is
practicable, a pedestrian may not walk along and upon an adjacent
roadway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-13
Sidewalk unavailable; use of shoulder
Sec. 13. If a sidewalk is not available, a pedestrian walking along
and upon a highway shall walk only on a shoulder, as far as
practicable from the edge of the roadway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-14
Sidewalk or shoulder unavailable; use of outside edge of roadway
Sec. 14. If neither a sidewalk nor a shoulder is available, a
pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk as near as
practicable to an outside edge of the roadway. If the roadway is
two-way, the pedestrian shall walk only on the left side of the
roadway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-15
Yield of right-of-way to all vehicles on roadway
Sec. 15. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a pedestrian
upon a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the
roadway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-16
Solicitation of rides; restrictions; emergency
Sec. 16. A person may not stand in a roadway for the purpose of
soliciting a ride from a person who drives a vehicle unless the person
soliciting a ride is faced with an emergency on the roadway, in which
case the person may secure a ride to obtain assistance.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-17
Solicitation of employment or business on highway; prohibition
Sec. 17. A person may not stand on a highway for the purpose of
soliciting employment or business from the occupant of a vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-18
Soliciting the watching or guarding of a vehicle; prohibition
Sec. 18. A person may not stand on or in proximity to a street or
highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of a
vehicle that is parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-19
Driving through safety zones and across sidewalks; restrictions;
right-of-way
Sec. 19. (a) A vehicle may not at any time be driven through or
within a safety zone.
(b) A person who drives a vehicle crossing a sidewalk shall yield
the right-of-way to a pedestrian and all other traffic on the sidewalk.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-20
Emergency or police vehicles; use of audible and visual signals;
yield of right-of-way
Sec. 20. (a) Upon the immediate approach of:
(1) an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible
signal and visual signals; or
(2) a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an
audible signal only;
a pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the authorized emergency
vehicle.
(b) This section does not relieve the person who drives an
authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard
for the safety of all persons using the highway or from the duty to
exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-21
Blind pedestrians; yield of right-of-way
Sec. 21. A person who drives a vehicle shall yield the
right-of-way to a blind pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white
cane or accompanied by a guide dog.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-22
Bridges; entering or remaining beyond signal or gate
Sec. 22. A pedestrian may not enter or remain upon a bridge or an
approach to a bridge beyond the bridge signal, gate, or barrier after
a bridge operation signal indication has been given.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-23
Railroad crossings; passing beyond gate or barrier in operation
Sec. 23. A pedestrian may not pass through, around, over, or
under a crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge
while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-17-24
Violations; Class C infraction
Sec. 24. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.