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Title 18
Chapter 18.06
Section 18.06.020
 

Title 18 Human Rights

Chapter 18.06 Protections for Persons with Disabilities

Section 18.06.020 Protections for Persons Using a White Cane, a Dog Guide or a Service Animal

  1. The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian who: (i) is totally or partially blind and who is carrying a cane predominantly white in color (with or without a red tip); (ii) is totally or partially blind or who has a hearing impairment and is using a dog guide; or (iii) has another physical disability and is using a service animal shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to such pedestrian.

  2. Any driver who fails to take the necessary precautions shall be liable in damages for any injury caused such pedestrian.

  3. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive into or upon any crosswalk while there is on such crosswalk, a person described in subsection A of this section who is crossing or attempting to cross the roadway, if such person is using a white cane, a dog guide, or a service animal.

  4. The failure of any person described in subsection A to signal shall not deprive him of the right-of-way accorded by other laws.

Date Passed: Monday, March 27, 2017

Effective Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017

ORD C35485 Section 2