In Texas, pedestrian laws are designed to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and drivers on the road. According to the Texas Transportation Code, pedestrians are generally required to use crosswalks when they are available and to obey traffic signals at intersections. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to vehicles when crossing outside a marked crosswalk or intersection, and to exercise caution when walking on roadways where sidewalks are not provided. Drivers are obligated to exercise caution around pedestrians, yield the right-of-way at crosswalks, and come to a complete stop if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk. Additionally, it's crucial for both pedestrians and drivers to be attentive and avoid distractions to prevent accidents and ensure safe interactions on the road.

To enhance pedestrian safety and awareness, Texas offers various programs and initiatives. One notable program is the "Be Safe. Drive Smart." campaign, which aims to educate both drivers and pedestrians about their responsibilities and best practices on the road. This campaign provides valuable resources, safety tips, and information to help reduce accidents involving pedestrians. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) leads this effort, collaborating with communities and organizations to raise awareness about pedestrian safety. More information about this program and other pedestrian safety initiatives can be found on the official TxDOT website here(link is external). By promoting responsible behavior on the part of both pedestrians and drivers, Texas strives to create safer streets for everyone.

Click the links below to learn more about pedestrian laws as they relate to:

• Central Texas car accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas motorcycle accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas trucking accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas bicycle accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas drunk driving accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas distracted driving accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas reckless driving accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas hit-and-run accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas uninsured/underinsured driver accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas head-on accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas rear-end accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas teen driver accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas parking lot accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas drowsy driver accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas aggressive driving accidents(link is external);
• Central Texas wrongful death claims(link is external); 
• Central Texas spinal injuries(link is external);
• Central Texas brain injuries(link is external).

How do you deal with an insurance claim after a pedestrian accident?

Regardless of how severe an accident is, almost everyone involved has to deal with insurance companies and claims. For accidents with very minor injuries and damage, a claim can sometimes be handled by working with the insurance adjuster. For crashes involving more serious injuries, or when a fatal crash occurs, a Central Texas personal injury attorney is needed to manage the insurance claim. Go here to learn more about how a Central Texas accident lawyer(link is external) helps injured victims.

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