Pedestrians who are blind
Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes with or without a red tip must be given the right-of-way at all times. These pedestrians are partially or totally blind.
When these pedestrians are in your vicinity, be especially careful when turning corners or backing up, particularly if you are driving a quiet hybrid vehicle.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind:
-At a stop light or sign do not stop your vehicle more than 5 ft. from the crosswalk.
-Stop at crosswalks where pedestrians are waiting.
-Do not stop in the middle of a crosswalk.
-Do not give the blind pedestrian verbal directions.
-Do not wait too long for the blind pedestrian to cross the street.
-Do not turn right without looking first.
-Do not honk your horn at a blind person.
-Do not block any sidewalk.
For more information on sharing the road with pedestrians who are blind, go to:
When these pedestrians are in your vicinity, be especially careful when turning corners or backing up, particularly if you are driving a quiet hybrid vehicle.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind:
-At a stop light or sign do not stop your vehicle more than 5 ft. from the crosswalk.
-Stop at crosswalks where pedestrians are waiting.
-Do not stop in the middle of a crosswalk.
-Do not give the blind pedestrian verbal directions.
-Do not wait too long for the blind pedestrian to cross the street.
-Do not turn right without looking first.
-Do not honk your horn at a blind person.
-Do not block any sidewalk.
For more information on sharing the road with pedestrians who are blind, go to: