§ 16-39 “Walk/Don’t Walk” signals.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 16-39 (2026)
§ 16-39 “Walk/Don’t Walk” signals.LinkCopy Citation
(a)“Walk” signal.
While a “Walk” signal indication is displayed:
(1)
pedestrians may proceed across the roadway toward said indication within any marked or unmarked crosswalk; or
(2)
where an exclusive all-pedestrian interval is provided, pedestrians may proceed across the roadway in any direction within the intersection.
(b)“Wait” or “Don’t Walk” signal — pedestrian not yet on roadway.
(1)
While a “Wait” or “Don’t Walk” signal indication, whether flashing or steady, controlling their direction of travel is displayed, pedestrians shall not enter the roadway.
(2)
In the case of an exclusive all-pedestrian interval, pedestrians shall not enter a roadway while any “Wait” or “Don’t Walk” signal indication, whether flashing or steady, is displayed.
(3)
This provision is to be effective between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. only.
(c)“Wait” or “Don’t Walk” signal — pedestrian already on roadway.
Any pedestrian who has entered an intersection on the “Walk” signal indication shall proceed without delay to a sidewalk or safety zone while the “Wait” or “Don’t Walk” signal indication is showing.
History: Ord. 68-187