Pedestrians
Search names, statutes, classifications, penalties, points, and enforcement notes.
3 offenses
Fail to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk
Florida Statute § 316.130
At a signalized crosswalk with a permitted pedestrian signal, or a crosswalk signed to require stopping, the driver must stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian on the vehicle's half of the road or approaching closely enough from the other half to be in danger. At an uncontrolled crosswalk, yield and slow or stop as necessary under the same proximity rule. Drivers must not pass a vehicle stopped for a crossing pedestrian. Record the pedestrian's location, signal/sign, and time available to yield; pedestrians may not suddenly step into an unavoidable path.
Pedestrian disobey traffic-control device
Florida Statute § 316.130
Pedestrians must follow traffic-control devices that apply to them unless directed otherwise by police. Identify the actual signal or sign and the pedestrian's action: entering against a steady red indication, starting on yellow where the vehicle signal controls, or disobeying a pedestrian-specific signal are different facts. Do not assume every crossing outside painted lines is prohibited: unmarked intersection crosswalks, adjacent signalized intersections, and yielding rules affect the analysis. The driver still has a duty of due care.
Pedestrian improperly walking along roadway
Florida Statute § 316.130
When a sidewalk is provided, pedestrians generally must use it rather than walk along the paved vehicle roadway, unless circumstances require otherwise. Without a sidewalk, walk on the left shoulder facing approaching traffic when practicable. Document sidewalk availability, shoulder conditions, direction of travel, and circumstances making compliance impracticable. Walking on a limited-access facility or its connecting ramp is separately prohibited, with an exception for governmental maintenance personnel.