Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 50-2201.04d - Riders' safe crossing at intersections(a) A rider approaching a stop sign may go straight through the intersection or make a turn without stopping; provided, that the rider:(1) Is travelling at an appropriate speed to reasonably assess and avoid hazards;(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.(b) A rider approaching a steady red traffic control signal may go straight through the intersection or make a left turn; provided, that DDOT has posted signage expressly permitting such movements at that intersection, and that the rider: (1) Makes a complete stop;(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.(c) A rider approaching a steady red traffic control signal may make a right turn, provided that the rider:(1) Makes a complete stop;(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.(d) A rider may follow the pedestrian traffic control signal, including a leading pedestrian interval, for the rider's direction of travel. Amended by D.C. Law 24-214,§ 2, 69 DCR 014004, eff. 12/21/2022.Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 443, § 9d; as added Dec. 13, 2013, D.C. Law 20-49, § 2(b), 60 DCR 15148.