O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-94 (2019)
Right of way of blind pedestrian
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The driver of every vehicle shall yield the right of way to any blind pedestrian who is carrying a walking cane or stick white in color or white tipped with red or who is accompanied by a guide dog.
History
(Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 80; Code 1933, § 68A-504.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 633, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 5.)
Annotations
Cross references. - Guarantee of equal access to and use of public accommodations, facilities, and privileges by
persons with visual disabilities and deaf persons, § 30-4-1.
RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d. - 8 Am. Jur. 2d, Automobiles and Highway Traffic, § 503.
C.J.S. - 60A C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, § 885.