Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1151-a · Article 27. Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
Pedestrians' right of way on sidewalks
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§ 1151-a. Pedestrians' right of way on sidewalks. The driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alleyway, building, private road or driveway shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk extending across such alleyway, building entrance, road or driveway.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT1151-A
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