Connecticut’s New Pedestrian Laws

One of the key changes in Connecticut’s new pedestrian laws is the requirement for drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, even if there is no traffic signal or pedestrian signal present. This means that if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, drivers must stop and allow them to cross safely. Additionally, drivers must also yield to pedestrians who are crossing at a pedestrian signal, even if the signal is not yet flashing or indicating that it is safe to cross. It’s important for both drivers and pedestrians to be aware of these changes and to follow the new laws to ensure everyone’s safety on the road.

Connecticut’s new pedestrian law also states that drivers must yield to pedestrians who signal their intent to cross the street by raising their hand toward oncoming traffic, making eye contact with a driver, or by moving any part of their body (including a wheelchair, walking stick, or other extension) into the crosswalk’s entrance. Due to this, drivers should be especially cautious when driving on roads with high pedestrian traffic because pedestrians can cross at any time, and if an accident were to occur, the driver would be held responsible.