§ 19-334. Blind and incapacitated pedestrians.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person, unless totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or highway, to carry a cane or walking stick which is metallic or white in color or white tipped with red.

(b)

Whenever a pedestrian is crossing or attempting to cross a public street or highway, at or near an intersection or crosswalk, guided by a guide dog, or making use of a cane or walking stick which is metallic or white in color, or white tipped with red to aid his crossing, the driver of every vehicle approaching the intersection or crosswalk shall take such precautions as may be necessary to avoid injuring or endangering such pedestrian, and if injury or danger can be avoided only by bringing his vehicle to a full stop, he shall bring his vehicle to a full stop.

(c)

Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person, not carrying such a cane or walking stick or not being guided by a dog, of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or highways, nor shall the failure of such totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person to carry a cane or walking stick, or to be guided by a guide dog upon the streets, highways, or sidewalks of this state, be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.

(d)

Any person who violates any provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

(Ord. of 3-18-80, § 1-239)

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.A.C.S. art. 6701e.