A driver turning right or left on a green signal must yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian at a signalized intersection. If countdown pedestrian signals are in operation, a pedestrian may cross in the direction of a flashing Don't Walk signal as long as the pedestrian is out of the crosswalk before the opposing traffic gets the green. However, pedestrians should not begin crossing against the flashing Don't Walk signal.

At unsignalized intersections, the driver must still yield to a pedestrian right-of-way by first stopping at a stop sign and allowing the pedestrian to cross.  There are NO exceptions to this rule, and, if the driver neglects to stop at the stop sign, the crash is always his or her fault. 

The failure to yield right-of-way often occurs when drivers are turning onto another street and fail to scan for pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk. Drivers need to be especially mindful of their legal responsibilities in this situation.

When turning right on red, drivers often fail to come to a complete stop. This presents a serious hazard to pedestrians using the crosswalk. If drivers must block the crosswalk to get an adequate sight line to make a safe right turn on red, right turns on red should be prohibited.