Pedestrian responsibilities.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 11-28-7
in effectSec. 11-28-7. - Pedestrian responsibilities.
A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal and/or visual signals or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, every pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the authorized emergency vehicle.
B. This section shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway, nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.
C. No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.
D. No person shall cross any street within ten feet of the front of any vehicle which has stopped momentarily to load or discharge passengers, except in compliance with the direction of a police officer or a traffic signal.
E. It is unlawful for a pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug to a degree which renders oneself a hazard to walk or be upon a street except on a sidewalk.
(Code 1967, § 23-268; Code 1985, § 21-235; Ord. No. 5401, § 1(11-28-7), 7-5-2011)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11-28PE_S11-28-7PEREFetched: 10/28/2026