Code of Massachusetts Regulations
302 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Title 302 CMR 11.00 - Parkways, Traffic, And Pedestrian Rules
Section 11.05 - Rules Relating to Pedestrians

Universal Citation: 302 MA Code of Regs 302.11

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Pedestrians Crossing DCR Roadways.

(a) Pedestrians shall obey the directions of any DCR ranger, authorized law enforcement official or other authorized DCR personnel directing traffic, and whenever there is such an authorized official directing traffic, any traffic control signal, traffic control sign, traffic control device, or a marked crosswalk within 300 feet of a pedestrian, no pedestrian shall cross a roadway except within the limits of a marked crosswalk and as hereinafter provided in 302 CMR 11.00.

(b) A pedestrian may cross only on the proper pedestrian signal indication. At traffic control signal locations where no pedestrian indication is provided, pedestrians shall cross only on the green indication.

(c) At a traffic control signal location, pedestrians shall yield the right of way to vehicles of a funeral or other procession or authorized emergency vehicle while in the performance of emergency duties regardless of the signal indication given, and they shall not attempt to cross the DCR roadway until such vehicles or procession has passed, at which time pedestrians shall then cross the roadway only as provided in 302 CMR 11.00.

(2) Pedestrian Obedience to Traffic Control Signals. Traffic control signal color indications and legends shall have the pedestrian commands ascribed to them and no other meanings, and every pedestrian shall comply therewith, except when otherwise directed by an authorized police officer, DCR ranger, or other authorized DCR personnel.

(3) Pedestrian Crossing and Use of DCR Roadways and Other DCR Property.

(a) No pedestrian may suddenly leave a sidewalk or safety island and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield the right of way. (b) Where sidewalks are provided and open for pedestrian use, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along or upon the adjacent roadway.

(c) Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon an undivided roadway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway on its unfinished shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.

(d) Persons alighting from the roadway side of any vehicle parked at the curb or edge of a DCR roadway within 300 feet of a marked crosswalk shall proceed immediately to the sidewalk or edge of the roadway adjacent to the vehicle, and shall cross the roadway only as authorized by 302 CMR 11.00.

(e) No person may actuate a pedestrian control signal or enter a marked crosswalk, unless a crossing of the roadway is intended.

(4) Crossing at Non-signalized Locations. Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. At a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overpass has been provided, pedestrians shall cross the roadway only by the proper use of the tunnel or overpass.

(5) Obedience of Bridge Signals. No pedestrian may enter or remain upon any bridge or approach thereto beyond the bridge signal, gate or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.

(6) Exemptions. The provisions of 302 CMR 11.05 governing the use of DCR roadways or other DCR property by pedestrians shall not apply to pedestrians actually engaged in work upon a DCR roadway or other DCR property closed to travel or under construction or repair; to municipal, state, federal or public service corporation employees while in the performance of their duties; to authorized law enforcement officials or other authorized DCR personnel engaged in the performance of their public duties; or to pedestrians acting in an emergency when such emergency necessitates departure from any part of 302 CMR 11.00.

(7) Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business. No person may stand in a travel lane for the purpose of soliciting a ride, employment or business from the operator or occupant of any vehicle without a permit issued by the Department.

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