You may have heard the phrase, “the pedestrian always has right of way.” While that’s not always true, New York law does note that pedestrians already in intersections and crosswalks have the right of way.
Pedestrians should always use caution when interacting with motor vehicles. But a pedestrian who behaves dangerously, ignores vehicle right of way, or deliberately steps out into the road does not excuse a motorist's negligent driving, as the answer to our next question notes.