# § 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.

## § 16-39 “Walk/Don’t Walk” signals.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 16-39 (2026)

(a) 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)

  (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) 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*