§ 54-536. Control signals.

(a)

Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:

(1)

"Walk" (steady): While the "Walk" indication is steadily illuminated, pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal indication, and all conflicting vehicular traffic shall be facing a steady red signal.

(2)

"Walk" (flashing): Whenever the "Walk" indication is flashing, pedestrians facing such signal are cautioned that there is possible hazard from turning vehicles, but such pedestrians may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal indication and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.

(3)

"Don't Walk" (steady): While the "Don't Walk" indication is steadily illuminated, no pedestrian shall enter the roadway in the direction of the signal indication.

(4)

"Don't Walk" (flashing): Whenever the "Don't Walk" indication is flashing, no pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of the indication, but any pedestrian who has partly completed his crossing during the "Walk" indication shall proceed to a sidewalk or to a safety island, and all drivers of vehicles shall yield to any such pedestrian.

(b)

Whenever a signal system provides for the stopping of all vehicular traffic and the exclusive movement of pedestrians and "Walk" and "Don't Walk" signal indications control such pedestrian movement, pedestrians may cross in any direction between corners of the intersection offering the shortest route within the boundaries of the intersection while the "Walk" indication is exhibited, if signals and other official devices direct pedestrian movement in such manner.

(Code 1950, § 508.9)

State law reference

Similar provisions, C.R.S. 1973, 42-4-702.