P.R. Laws tit. 9, § 5223

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§ 5223. Pedestrian crossing signs

Whenever a special pedestrian crossing sign has been installed bearing the words “Cross” and “Do not Cross”, the words shall have the following meaning:

(a) Cross (fixed). — Pedestrians may cross the road in the direction of the sign. Vehicles shall not be allowed to move across the crosswalk while pedestrians are crossing.

(b) Cross (blinking). — The pedestrian may cross the road in the direction of the signal, although there may be a possible conflict with those vehicles that are allowed to turn and cross the pedestrian crosswalk. The drivers of all those vehicles must yield right of way.

(c) No Crossing (fixed). — No pedestrian shall start to cross the road in the direction of the traffic light.

(d) No Crossing (blinking). — No pedestrian shall start to cross the road in the direction of the sign, although any pedestrian who has started to cross it with the indication to “Cross”, may continue to walk to the sidewalk or safety median.

History —Jan. 7, 2000, No. 22, § 8.03, eff. 1 year after Jan. 7, 2000.