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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 71
Vehicle & Traffic
TITLE 7
Rules of the Road
ARTICLE 27
Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
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SECTION 1156
Pedestrians on roadways
Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 7, ARTICLE 27
§ 1156. Pedestrians on roadways. (a) Where sidewalks are provided and
they may be used with safety it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to
walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.

(b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and
upon a highway shall when practicable walk only on the left side of the
roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the
opposite direction. Upon the approach of any vehicle from the opposite
direction, such pedestrian shall move as far to the left as is
practicable.