Md. Code, Transportation § 21-501
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 21-501, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§21–501.
Official statutory text
At an intersection, a pedestrian is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21-202 and 21-203 of this title. However, at any other place, a pedestrian has the rights and is subject to the restrictions stated in this title.
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