PEDESTRIANS’ RIGHTS AND DUTIES.

Dallas City Code ch. 28, art. VIII

in effect

Dallas City Code § 28-61 DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS WHILE ON SIDEWALKS.

SEC. 28-61. DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS WHILE ON SIDEWALKS. (a) Pedestrians shall stand on sidewalks or islands while waiting for a bus. (b) Pedestrians, while waiting for a bus, shall stand on the side of a sidewalk either at or near the curb or the property line, in a manner which will not interfere with other pedestrians using the sidewalk. (c) A pedestrian, except one wholly or partially blind, shall accord full right-of-way on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk, to all persons carrying a cane or walking stick which is white or white with the lower end red. (Ord. 14584)

Dallas City Code § 28-61.1 STANDING AND WALKING IN CERTAIN AREAS PROHIBITED.

SEC. 28-61.1. STANDING AND WALKING IN CERTAIN AREAS PROHIBITED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person stands or walks on a median that measures six feet or less in width, in areas where no median exists for roadways designated as divided roadways, or in an area designated as a clear zone. (b) For purposes of this section, (1) CLEAR ZONE means the unobstructed, traversable area provided beyond the edge of the through travelled way for the recovery of errant vehicles. On a curbed street, the clear zone is the area four feet from the face of the curb. On an uncurbed street, the clear zone is 10 feet from the edge of the travel lane. A clear zone includes shoulders, bicycle lanes, and auxiliary lanes, except auxiliary lanes that function like through lanes. However, a clear zone does not include areas adjacent to the back of the curb where a paved sidewalk exists. (2) MEDIAN means the intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section between the two roadways of opposing traffic on a public divided roadway. (3) RAISED SPLITTER ISLAND (also known as separator islands) means a median that slows, directs, and separates conflicting traffic and may provide refuge for pedestrians who are crossing a road. (4) ROADWAY means streets classified in the city's thoroughfare plan as major/principal or minor arterials, frontage roads or parkways along controlled access freeways and tollways, non-controlled access state roadway facilities and associated intersections with city's major or minor arterials. (c) This section does not apply if the person: (1) is crossing a divided roadway in the most direct route possible inclusive of roadways that have provisions for dedicated bicycle lane facilities or curb bump outs; (2) is the victim of or rendering aid in an emergency situation or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer; (3) is performing work in the right-of-way in accordance with a permit issued under Chapter 43 of this code; (4) is erecting or dismantling a barricade in the right-of-way in accordance with a permit issued under Chapter 52 of this code; (5) has prior authorization from the city or is otherwise in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; (6) is standing in a raised splitter island that is not less than four feet in width while attempting to cross a divided roadway in the most direct route possible; or (7) is walking or standing on a paved sidewalk if the sidewalk is adjacent to the back of the curb on a curbed roadway. (d) This section must be reviewed at least once a year by the city council. (Ord. 32333)

Dallas City Code § 28-62 ENTERING OR ALIGHTING FROM VEHICLE; LOADING AND UNLOADING SO NOT TO INTERFERE WITH TRAFFIC.

SEC. 28-62. ENTERING OR ALIGHTING FROM VEHICLE; LOADING AND UNLOADING SO NOT TO INTERFERE WITH TRAFFIC. (a) A person shall not enter or alight from a vehicle on the side of the vehicle adjacent to lanes of moving traffic unless reasonably safe to do so and unless it will cause no interference with the movement of other traffic. (b) A person shall not load or unload goods or merchandise in or on a vehicle in a manner which will interfere with moving traffic, except where other provisions of this chapter apply. (c) A person commits an offense if he enters or alights from a vehicle while the vehicle is moving. (Ord. 14584)

Dallas City Code § 28-63 USE OF COASTERS, ROLLER SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES RESTRICTED.

SEC. 28-63. USE OF COASTERS, ROLLER SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES RESTRICTED. A person commits an offense if while upon roller skates, or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle, or similar device, he goes upon any roadway except while crossing a street on a cross-walk, and when so crossing the person shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 14584)

Dallas City Code § 28-63.1 PROHIBITING CROSSING IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OTHER THAN AT CROSSWALK.

SEC. 28-63.1. PROHIBITING CROSSING IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OTHER THAN AT CROSSWALK. (a) A pedestrian commits an offense if, in the central business district, he crosses a roadway at a place other than a crosswalk. (b) For purposes of this section, central business district is defined in Section 28-56 of this chapter. (Ord. 15686)

Dallas City Code § 28-63.2 DESIGNATION OF ONE-WAY PEDESTRIAN ZONES.

SEC. 28-63.2. DESIGNATION OF ONE-WAY PEDESTRIAN ZONES. (a) In this section: (1) CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT is defined in Section 28-56 of this chapter. (2) ONE-WAY PEDESTRIAN ZONE means a sidewalk or other pedestrian walkway, or portion of a sidewalk or other pedestrian walkway, designated by the chief of police to be used for one-way pedestrian traffic. A sign or signs must be posted conspicuously within or at the entrance to a one-way pedestrian zone indicating the designated direction of travel in the zone. (b) The chief of police may, from time to time, temporarily designate one-way pedestrian zones within the central business district if he determines that, because of a certain condition or event, the one-way designation is in the interest of the public order and safety. (c) A person commits an offense if he walks in a one-way pedestrian zone in a direction other than the designated direction of travel after he was ordered by a police officer to walk in the direction of travel designated for the zone. (Ord. 18891)

Dallas City Code § 28-63.3 SOLICITATIONS TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS PROHIBITED.

SEC. 28-63.3. SOLICITATIONS TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS PROHIBITED. (a) In this section: (1) GOODS means property of every kind. (2) PUBLIC PROPERTY means: (A) any property open or devoted to public use or owned by the city; and (B) any area dedicated to the public use for sidewalk, street, highway, or other transportation purposes, including, but not limited to, any curb, median, parkway, shoulder, sidewalk, alley, drive, or public right-of-way. (3) ROADWAY has the meaning given that term in Chapter 541, Texas Transportation Code. (4) SERVICES means any work done for the benefit of another person. (5) SOLICITATION means any conduct or act whereby a person: (A) either orally or in writing, asks for a ride, employment, goods, services, financial aid, monetary gifts, or any article representing monetary value, for any purpose; (B) either orally or in writing, sells or offers for sale goods, services, or publications; (C) distributes without remuneration goods, services, or publications; or (D) solicits signatures on a petition or opinions for a survey. (6) VEHICLE has the meaning given that term in Chapter 541, Texas Transportation Code. (b) A person commits an offense if, while occupying any public property adjacent to any public roadway in the city, he knowingly conducts a solicitation directed to, or intended to attract the attention of, the occupant of any vehicle stopped or traveling on the roadway. An offense occurs when the solicitation is made, whether or not an actual employment relationship is created, a transaction is completed, or an exchange of money, goods, or services takes place. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (b) that the person was: (1) summoning aid or requesting assistance in an emergency situation; or (2) a law enforcement officer in the performance of official duties. (d) In addition to any enforcement action by a peace officer for a violation of this section, any person who is a victim of a solicitation prohibited under Subsection (b), or who witnesses a violation of Subsection (b), may file a complaint with the city attorney. Evidence to support a conviction for a violation of this section may include, but is not limited to, testimony of witnesses, videotape evidence of the violation, and other admissible evidence. (Ord. 25213)

Source: City of Dallas, Dallas City Code and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/dallas/latest/dallas_tx/0-0-0-147241Fetched: 10/26/2026