What is the correct action at a crosswalk when pedestrians are crossing in the crosswalk and have the walk signal?

• A. Ignore pedestrians if you have the right of way.
• B. Stop for pedestrians; proceed only after they have cleared the crosswalk.
• C. Speed through the crosswalk to minimize delay.
• D. Honk to speed them up.

Answer: (A)

When pedestrians are in a crosswalk, they have the right of way. If they’re crossing and you’re approaching, you must stop and allow them to finish crossing before you proceed. This is true even if you have a green light or you think you’re entitled to go first—safety and the law require you to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Only after the crosswalk is clear should you move on.

Honk­ing, speeding through, or trying to rush past pedestrians creates a real risk of harm and is not appropriate behavior at a crosswalk.