Pedestrian Laws

• Pedestrians should keep to the left and face traffic where there are no sidewalks.
• When a sidewalk is present, pedestrians must not walk on the highway.
• Children should obey all traffic markers, such as "Walk/Don't Walk" signals, stop signs, and traffic lights.
• Pedestrians should cross at intersections, using a crosswalk if one is provided.
• Carry a light or reflector if you walk along a highway at night.
• Watch for turning cars before crossing at an intersection.
• Avoid leaving the curb suddenly, walking, or running into the path of a vehicle.
• Pedestrians have right-of-way when crossing at an intersection with a signal, crosswalk, sidewalks that cross alleys or driveways, or if blind with a cane or guide animal.
• Pedestrians must yield right-of-way when crossing outside a crosswalk at an intersection, or where crossovers are provided.

Bicycle Laws

• Bicyclists have all the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a motorist.
• No bicycle shall carry more riders than it is designed for.
• All riders under the age of 16 must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while riding on public properties used for vehicles or pedestrians.
• Bicyclists must not cling to any vehicle upon the highway.
• Ride with the flow of traffic, not against it.
• Ride as far to the right of the roadway as possible.
• Keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.
• For night riding, use a white headlight visible for 500', a red rear reflector visible for 600', and reflective material visible from both sides visible from 600' or side light visible for 500'.
• Yield to pedestrians on the sidewalk and in crosswalks and give an audible signal before passing.
• It is illegal to wear a headset covering both ears while bicycling.
• Alcohol and drugs impair bicycling ability as they do driving ability.

Vehicle Occupant Protection Laws

• Delaware's Child Restraint Law requires all children through age 6 or 60 lbs. to be restrained in a Federally-approved child restraint seat.
• Children ages 7-15 must be in an approved child restraint seat or in a safety belt.
• This is a primary violation and pertains to all children's seating positions.
• Drivers and front seat passengers must use seat belts.
• This law is enforced secondarily.
• The city of Newark has passed a primary seat belt law for children and adults.
• Children up to 12 must be in the back seat.

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