Bike and scooter sharing have increased in popularity and for good reason. Bikes and motorized scooters are a lot more affordable than standard passenger vehicles, they take up significantly less space, and they’re far friendlier on the environment, in effect reducing...
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Yielding to Pedestrians in Texas
The term “pedestrian” refers to people who are walking or otherwise “on foot.” When you’re the one behind the wheel, you should always be on the lookout for pedestrians, whether you’re approaching an intersection, driving in a residential neighborhood, looking for a...
When a Pedestrian Breaks the Law, Who’s at Fault?
A lot of drivers assume that if they were to strike a pedestrian in the road, the accident is the driver’s fault, no questions asked. But what if the pedestrian was wearing black and it was dark? What if the pedestrian ran into the middle of the road and the driver...
How Many Pedestrian Fatalities Occur Each Year?
Not every person may drive or hold a driver’s license, but one thing is for sure – after about the age of 12 months, we are all pedestrians. What is a pedestrian exactly? It refers to when a person is walking, running, jogging, sitting, lying down, or hiking. In...
Does Uninsured Motorist Cover Pedestrians?
Every state requires that drivers purchase auto insurance as a condition of driving and registering their vehicle. Some states also require that drivers purchase uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage, while other states require that insurance companies offer it...
Pedestrians Have the Right of Way at Crosswalks
There are crosswalks all over the place; their purpose is to protect pedestrians from being hit by cars. In Texas, drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians at crosswalks. Under Section 552.003 of the Texas Transportation Code, it says that drivers must yield...
Can a Pedestrian Be At Fault for an Accident?
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Pedestrians always have the right of way,” but does that mean that drivers are always held legally liable in all pedestrian – car accidents? When you think about when pedestrians are hit by cars, you may automatically think that the...