2006-09-12 18:59:47 · 9 answers · asked by moehringcl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Yes. Jaywalking is against the law (which may or may not ever be enforced) but it's always illegal to run over someone, even if they're disobeying the traffic laws.
2006-09-12 19:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pedestrians have the right of way in the crosswalks, unless the intersection is governed by street-lights.
Pedestrians crossing away from crosswalks DO NOT have the right of way. They are responsible for yielding to motor and cycle traffic. As mentioned, the pedestrian may be jay-walking, however, I have seen people get hit while getting into and out of their vehicles.
If the area is rural, and there are no crosswalks, the law gives more leeway to the pedestrian, but he/she still has a certain burden of attentiveness.
2006-09-12 19:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jim T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In San Francisco, if a pedestrian is struck while illegaling crossing the street, the pedestrian is responsible for the damages to the car. Share the road, but only where you are supposed to share it at...just like driver's stay off the sidewalks....
2006-09-12 19:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by Mark W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drivers will always be considered at fault when hitting a pedestrian. Even in the states, as stated above, that have contributory negligence laws. Basically what that says, is that you're 60% at fault and they're 40%, either way you're at fault, and I'm sure either a fine, incarceration, and medical bills would fall your way too, depending on the severity.
2006-09-12 19:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by hfmgr06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At every intersections there is an assumed,
unmarked cross walk. Even some driveway entrances to the street are considered unmarked crosswalks.
Yes the driver is responsible for any accidents, except when some is making a left turn, or the driver gets rear ended. In those two cases, the car making the left turn is at fault and the driver who read ends you is at fault.
If you hit anyone who is either in a marked or un-marked crossing,you are at fault.
2006-09-12 19:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
jaywalking is illegal and is a real problem especially on collage campuses. the pedestrian would be at fault for not watching where he or she is going. speed plays a large role in most cases
2006-09-15 10:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends which state you are in. In a few states (for example MD, VA), the driver might get off completely due to contributory negligence.
2006-09-12 19:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by ralph w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever hit a ped. Even if it's their fault, you are gonna pay dearly. Some ambulance-chasing crook of a lawyer will see to that.
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2016-12-12 07:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋