Tulsa is a beautiful and inviting city, and it boasts a range of districts that are especially well-suited to pedestrians. When you’re on foot, however, you’re more vulnerable to the impact of a traffic accident than at virtually any other time. The losses you sustain in a pedestrian accident can be immense, but our experienced Tulsa pedestrian accident lawyers at ASH LAW are committed to fierce and effective advocacy on your behalf.
Oklahoma’s Pedestrian Laws
The State of Oklahoma takes pedestrian safety very seriously, and you should do the same.
In Crosswalks
Motorists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks by either slowing down or coming to a complete stop. This applies whenever the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver or is approaching closely from the other side of the road.
When A Driver Has Stopped For Pedestrians
When a motorist stops to allow the safe passage of one or more pedestrians, rear drivers are not allowed to pass.
When Pedestrians Must Yield The Right-Of-Way
When pedestrians choose to cross the road anywhere other than marked or unmarked crosswalks, which is considered jaywalking, they must yield the right-of-way to motorists on the road. The same is true for pedestrians who choose not to use available walkways, such as overhead pedestrian bridges or pedestrian tunnels.
When Pedestrians Make Sudden Movements
Pedestrians are required to take the steps necessary to help ensure their own safety. This includes not suddenly stepping off a curb or out of a safety zone and into the path of a motorist who is too close to react safely, such as by stopping.
Tulsa’s Pedestrian Laws
The City of Tulsa refines Oklahoma’s pedestrian laws to help better protect its residents. City laws require pedestrians to cross streets at intersections, inside either marked or unmarked crosswalks. The only exception is roads in residential neighborhoods that have no traffic devices.
In addition, pedestrians are required to follow all posted traffic signs and signals that apply to them. Finally, pedestrians are not allowed to spend any more time on medians that are less than 10-feet wide than is necessary for crossing a street with a speed limit over 25 miles an hour.
Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
The physical, financial, and emotional losses you suffer in a pedestrian accident that was caused by a motorist’s negligence can be difficult to overstate. Don’t wait to reach out for the skilled legal guidance of a trusted pedestrian accident attorney.
It’s Time To Consult With Our Experienced Tulsa Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Our knowledgeable Tulsa pedestrian accident lawyers at ASH LAW, serving clients throughout Oklahoma, bring the full force of our decades of experience and legal insight for every case we ably take on, and we’re here for you, too. To learn more about everything we can do to help, please don’t delay reaching out by contacting us online or giving our firm a call at 918-599-0001 today.
