Chris Kreeger explains what duty a pedestrian has to avoid accidents in California. Walkers are expected to look both ways before crossing, and someone who darts into traffic may be found responsible for their own injuries. His advice echoes the lesson many people first heard from their mothers.
A Pedestrian’s Duty to Look Both Ways in California
In California, the law is that you should look both ways before you cross the street, and if you dart out in front of traffic, you may be found to be responsible for your own injuries. As such, I recommend you follow your mother’s advice. Look both ways before you cross the street.