§ 21952 Pedestrian Right-Of-Way On Sidewalks

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says drivers must let people walking on the sidewalk go first before driving over it.

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•Drivers must stop and wait for people walking on the sidewalk.
•Pedestrians always have the right to go first on sidewalks.
•This rule helps keep people safe when they're walking.

Example

You're driving out of a parking lot and need to cross the sidewalk to get to the street.

If someone is walking on the sidewalk, you have to stop and wait for them to pass before you drive over it.

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§ 21952 Pedestrian Right-Of-Way On Sidewalks

The driver of any motor vehicle, prior to driving over or upon any sidewalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching thereon. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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driver motor vehicle yield the right-of-way pedestrian sidewalk

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 21952.

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