§ 21966. — 21966. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 957, Sec. 14.)

California § 21966.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code VEH: Vehicle Code - VEH
• Div. 11.: DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD
• Ch. 5.: CHAPTER 5. Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties

Text

(a)
A pedestrian shall not proceed along a bicycle path or lane where there is an adjacent adequate pedestrian facility.
(b)
(1)
A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, shall not stop a pedestrian for a violation of subdivision (a) unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle or other device moving exclusively by human power.
(2)
This subdivision does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for their safety.
(3)
This subdivision does not relieve a bicyclist from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within the roadway.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 957, Sec. 14. (AB 2147) Effective January 1, 2023.