PDFWAC 495D-116-250
Pedestrian right of way.
(1) The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian. A pedestrian shall not leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
(2) When a sidewalk or crosswalk is provided, pedestrians shall proceed upon the sidewalk or crosswalk.
(3) Handicapped pedestrians using motorized or manually propelled wheelchairs or like equipment shall not be required to use curbs or sidewalks where there are none. Motor vehicle operators shall yield the right of way to wheelchair bound persons in any event.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. WSR 92-15-081, ยง 495D-116-250, filed 7/16/92, effective 8/16/92.]