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Charlotte City Code ch. 14, art. VII
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Charlotte City Code § 14-281 Unsafe pedestrian movement.

Sec. 14-281. - Unsafe pedestrian movement. It shall be unlawful for a pedestrian to step suddenly, run or jump into the path of a moving vehicle when such vehicle is so close as to constitute a hazard; provided, however, this shall not be construed to relieve the operator of a vehicle of his responsibility as defined in this chapter. (Code 1985, § 14-151(c))

Charlotte City Code § 14-282 Standing, sitting, or lying on streets or median strip.

Sec. 14-282. - Standing, sitting, or lying on streets or median strip. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to stand, sit, lie, or loiter in a roadway or median strip for any purpose other than crossing the roadway. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to stand, sit, lie, or loiter in any street or highway, including the shoulders or median strip, but excluding sidewalks, for any purpose other than crossing the roadway. (c) A violation of this section may be punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor and be subject to a maximum fine not to exceed $500.00 pursuant to G.S. 160A-175 and G.S. 14-4. (Ord. No. 720, § 1, 2-12-2024)

Charlotte City Code § 14-283 Running or jogging on public streets, highways.

Sec. 14-283. - Running or jogging on public streets, highways. It shall be unlawful to run or jog in any public street or highway open to motor vehicle traffic other than in a safety zone, during the time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, or at any other time when there is not sufficient natural light to render discernible persons, vehicles and substantial objects on the street or highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead, unless such person is wearing reflective clothing or a reflective device. The reflective clothing or reflective device shall be worn on the person and shall be of sufficient size and reflective capacity to be seen at a distance of not less than 500 feet to the person's front and rear, when illuminated by two standard automobile headlights operating at the lawful lower beam setting. For the purposes of this section, the public street or highway shall not include the sidewalk or a crosswalk. (Code 1985, § 14-157)
Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH14MOVETR_ARTVIIPEFetched: 10/27/2026

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