A.R.S. 28-646
Pedestrian control signals; loitering prohibited
A. If special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "walk" or "don't walk" or a symbol of a walking person that symbolizes the word "walk" or a symbol of an upraised hand that symbolizes the words "don't walk" are in place, the signals shall indicate as follows:
1. Walk or a symbol of a walking person. Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of vehicles.
2. Don't walk or a symbol of an upraised hand. A pedestrian shall not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but a pedestrian who has partially completed crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the don't walk signal is showing.
B. A pedestrian shall not loiter or unduly delay crossing the roadway after traffic has stopped to give the right-of-way.
Comment: By law, only cross the cross-walk when the signal tells you to do so. Loitering (standing there or taking too much time) in the cross-walk is against the law.
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A.R.S. 28-648
Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings
A. A person shall not place, maintain or display on or in view of a highway an unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device that either:
1. Purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal.
2. Attempts to direct the movement of traffic.
3. Hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal.
B. A person shall not place or maintain and a public authority shall not permit on a highway a traffic sign or signal bearing any commercial advertising.
C. This section does not prohibit the erection on private property adjacent to highways of a sign giving useful directional information if the sign cannot be mistaken for an official sign.
D. A sign, signal or marking prohibited by this section is a public nuisance, and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway may remove it or cause it to be removed without notice.
Comment: This law is essentially saying don't create a sign that other drivers or pedestrians think is an official sign directing traffic.
A.R.S. 28-650
Warning devices at construction sites
A person, contractor or political subdivision performing work on roads, streets or highways shall post and maintain warning signs, signals, markers and barricades that are in compliance with the manual and specifications prescribed in section 28-641. These warning signs, signals, markers or barricades shall be maintained at the work site to warn those using the street, road or highway until the work is completed or until such time as the governing body authorizes removal.
Comment:This statute is for people, like contractors, at road construction areas. It's saying that these people have a duty to post the proper signs in the area for traffic safety.
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A.R.S. 28-651
Use of private property to avoid traffic control device prohibited
A person shall not drive on or through any private property, road or driveway to avoid obedience to traffic rules or traffic control devices.
Comment: You cannot drive through someone's driveway, parking lot, etc. to avoid something like a red light.
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