CODE OF VIRGINIA

PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SIGNALS (§ 46.2-925)

Whenever pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words, numbers, or symbols
meaning “Walk” or “Don’t Walk” are in place such
signals shall indicate and apply to pedestrians as follows: Walk. 
–Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the highway in the
direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of
all vehicles. Don’t Walk.  –No pedestrian shall start to cross the
highway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially
completed his crossing on the Walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety
island and remain there while the Don’t Walk signal is showing.

HISTORY: 1974, c. 347, § 46.1-231.1; 1989, c. 727; 2008, c. 451.