Yielding right - of - way to pedestrians at controlled intersections--Circumstances under which pedestrians must yield--Violation as petty offense

At intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals or police officers, drivers of vehicles, including those making turns, shall yield the right - of - way to pedestrians crossing or those who have started to cross the roadway on a green or go signal, and in all other cases pedestrians shall yield the right - of - way to vehicles lawfully proceeding directly ahead on a green or go signal. A violation of this section by a driver is a petty offense. A violation of this section by a pedestrian is a petty offense. Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0318 as added by SL 1945, ch 188 ; SL 1989, ch 255 , § 185.