§ 21-511
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§21–511.
(a)The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to:
(1)A blind or partially blind pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color (with or without a red tip);
(2)A deaf or hearing impaired pedestrian accompanied by a guide dog; or
(3)A mobility impaired individual crossing a roadway while using any of the following mobility-assisted devices:
(i)A manual or motorized wheelchair;
(ii)A motorized scooter;
(iii)Crutches; or
(iv)A cane.
(b)A person who is not blind or partially blind may not use or carry a white cane, a cane that is white tipped with red, or a chrome, nickel, aluminum, or other reflecting or shining metal cane, in the manner described in subsection (a)(1) of this section.