Section 21-503 - Crossing at other than crosswalks. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-503. Crossing at other than crosswalks.
 

(a)  In general.- If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at any point other than in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching on the roadway. 

(b)  Where special pedestrian crossing provided.- If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching on the roadway. 

(c)  Between adjacent intersections.- Between adjacent intersections at which a traffic control signal is in operation, a pedestrian may cross a roadway only in a marked crosswalk. 

(d)  Crossing intersection diagonally.- A pedestrian may not cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by a traffic control device for crossing movements. If authorized to cross diagonally, a pedestrian may cross only in accordance with the traffic control device. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 661/2, § 11-503; 1977, ch. 14, § 2.]