Category: Pedestrian Accidents

Do Pedestrians Have the Right-of-Way in North Carolina

By The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A. December 4, 2023 Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian crossing safely in the street.

Pedestrians in North Carolina have the right-of-way in certain situations, such as at intersections and driveways. While motorists have the right-of-way when pedestrians are outside marked intersections, they still have certain responsibilities to avoid causing accidents. Does a Driver Have to Yield to a Pedestrian at a Marked Crosswalk? North Carolina law states that motorists must yield to…