Right-of-way of blind or deaf pedestrians

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    (a)    The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to:

        (1)    A blind or partially blind pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color (with or without a red tip);

        (2)    A deaf or hearing impaired pedestrian accompanied by a guide dog; or

        (3)    A mobility impaired individual crossing a roadway while using any of the following mobility-assisted devices:

            (i)    A manual or motorized wheelchair;

            (ii)    A motorized scooter;

            (iii)    Crutches; or

            (iv)    A cane.

    (b)    A person who is not blind or partially blind may not use or carry a white cane, a cane that is white tipped with red, or a chrome, nickel, aluminum, or other reflecting or shining metal cane, in the manner described in subsection (a)(1) of this section.


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