Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1155 · Article 27. Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks
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§ 1155. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks. Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.
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