§ 41-6a-1007. Operators to yield to blind pedestrian -- Duties of blind pedestrian -- Use of cane -- Failure to yield -- Liability.

(1)

(a) The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a blind or visually impaired pedestrian:

(i) carrying a clearly visible white cane; or

(ii) accompanied by a guide dog specially trained for that purpose and equipped with a harness.

(b)

(i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b)(ii), a person who fails to yield the right-of-way is liable for any loss or damage which results as a proximate cause of the failure to yield the right-of-way to blind or visually impaired persons.

(ii) Blind or visually impaired persons shall:

(A) exercise due care in approaching and crossing roadways; and

(B) yield the right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicles giving an audible warning signal.

(2) A pedestrian other than a blind or visually impaired person may not carry a cane as described in Subsection (1).

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session