Derechos de los peatones en pasos peatonales en Maryland

Explicación Simple

Cuando un peatón cruza por un paso peatonal, los autos deben detenerse. Si un auto está parado para dejar pasar a un peatón, otros autos no pueden adelantarlo.

Es como si estuvieras en una fila para comprar helados; si alguien está siendo atendido, tú no puedes intentar pasar por delante.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está cruzando la calle en un paso peatonal. El auto de María se detiene para dejar pasar a Juan, pero el auto de Carlos, que viene detrás, intenta adelantar a María. Carlos podría ser multado por no respetar el derecho de Juan.

Penalidades

Las violaciones pueden resultar en hasta 2 meses de prisión o multas de hasta $1,000.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Maryland Transportation Code Section 21-502 (2024) - Pedestrians' Right-of-Way in Crosswalks (a) (1) This subsection does not apply where: (i) A pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, as described in § 21–503(b) of this subtitle; or (ii) A traffic control signal is in operation. (2) The driver of a vehicle shall come to a stop when a pedestrian crossing the roadway in a crosswalk is: (i) On the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling; or (ii) Approaching from an adjacent lane on the other half of the roadway. (b) A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. (c) If, at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, a vehicle is stopped to let a pedestrian cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. (d) A person may not commit a violation of subsection (a) or (c) of this section that contributes to an accident. (e) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (d) of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.