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75 Pa. C. S. § 3113. Pedestrian-control signals

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 75 Pa. C. S. § 3113. Pedestrian-control signals

    (a) GENERAL RULE.-- Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting words or symbols are in place, the signals shall indicate as follows:
 
  (1) WORD "WALK" OR WALKING PERSON SYMBOL.-- Pedestrians facing the signal should proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
 
  (2) PHRASE "DON'T WALK" OR UPRAISED HAND SYMBOL.-- Pedestrians should not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the "Walk" signal should proceed to a sidewalk or safety zone while the "Don't Walk" signal is showing.
 
  (3) FLASHING "WALK".-- Pedestrians facing the signal are cautioned that there is possible hazard from turning vehicles, but pedestrians may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
 
  (4) FLASHING "DON'T WALK" SIGNAL.-- Pedestrians should not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partly completed crossing during the "Walk" signal should proceed to a sidewalk or safety zone, and all drivers of vehicles shall yield to the pedestrian.
 
   (b) LOCAL REGULATION.-- This section does not prohibit a municipality from establishing a summary offense for violation of subsection (a)(2) or (4).
 
   (c) PENALTIES.-- The driver of a vehicle who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $ 100.
 
   (c) PENALTIES.-- The driver of a vehicle who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $ 50. This subsection shall not apply to those municipalities that establish a summary offense as authorized under subsection (b) with a fine in excess of $ 50.

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