Tex. Transp. Code § 552.006

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 552.006 - Use of Sidewalk

(a) A pedestrian may not walk along and on a roadway if an adjacent sidewalk is provided and is accessible to the pedestrian.

(b) If a sidewalk is not provided, a pedestrian walking along and on a highway shall walk on

the left side of the roadway or

the shoulder of the highway facing oncoming traffic, unless the left side of the roadway or the shoulder of the highway facing oncoming traffic is obstructed or unsafe.

(c) The operator of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, building, or private road or driveway shall stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian approaching on a sidewalk extending across the alley, building entrance or exit, road, or driveway.

Tex. Transp. Code § 552.006

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 815,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2023.

Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 497, Sec. 3, eff. June 11, 2001

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.