A.R.S. 28-793
Crossing at other than crosswalk
A. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the roadway.
B. 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 on the roadway.
C. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
Comment: Pedestrians must always yield to traffic if they are crossing the road where there is no crosswalk. If there is a crosswalk at an intersection, pedestrians should only cross in these.
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A.R.S. 28-794
Drivers to exercise due care
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter every driver of a vehicle shall:
1. Exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian on any roadway.
2. Give warning by sounding the horn when necessary.
3. Exercise proper precaution on observing a child or a confused or incapacitated person on a roadway.
Comment: For example, even if a pedestrian is not crossing the road properly, a driver must always be careful and cautious as to avoid accidents and liability.
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A.R.S. 28-795
Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk
Pedestrians shall move expeditiously, when practicable, on the right half of crosswalks.
Comment: Pedestrians using crosswalks should treat it like driving and stay on the right side (when possible).
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A.R.S. 28-796
Pedestrian on roadways
A. If sidewalks are provided, a pedestrian shall not walk along and on an adjacent roadway.
B. If sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian walking along and on a highway shall walk when practicable only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic that may approach from the opposite direction.
C. A person shall not stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of a vehicle.
Comment: Don't walk on the road if there is a sidewalk. Do not hitchhike. If there are no sidewalks, always walk against traffic as a pedestrian.
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