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75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3543 (2026)

  Pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks.

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§ 3543.  Pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks.

(a)  General rule.--Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection or any marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(b)  At pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing.--Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(c)  Between controlled intersections in urban district.--Between adjacent intersections in urban districts at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.

(d)  Crossing intersection diagonally.--No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices or at the direction of a police officer or other appropriately attired person authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic. When authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the signal pertaining to the crossing movements.

 

Cross References.  Section 3543 is referred to in section 3542 of this title.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1990–2024 · leading case: J. Grove v. Port Auth. of Allegheny Cnty. -- Appeal of: J. Grove, 178 A.3d 239 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018).
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J. Grove v. Port Auth. of Allegheny Cnty. -- Appeal of: J. Grove, 178 A.3d 239 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). · cites it 2× “” 4 75 Pa.C.S. § 3543(a), regarding the general rule of pedestrians crossing at places other than crosswalks, provides that “[e]very pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection or any marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way…”
Bressler v. YOGURT, 573 A.2d 562 (Pa. 1990). “The italicized portion of the charge of the court was based, in part, upon Section 3543(a) of the Motor Vehicle Code, which provides: (a) General rule.”
Mogollon, S. v. Nguyen, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2024). · cites it 4× “4 At the charging conference the court notified the parties that it would instruct the jury regarding 75 Pa.C.S. § 3543, pertaining to responsibility of a pedestrian crossing a roadway without a crosswalk to yield the right-of way to vehicles.”
Verba v. Eltringham, 78 Pa. D. & C.4th 383 (2005). · cites it 4× “At the time of trial, plaintiff made a motion in limine to limit the testimony of James Schuster, PE, with regard to the applicability of the Motor Vehicle Code and specifically 75 Pa.C.S. §3543. 75 Pa.C.S.§3543(a) states that “[ejvery pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point…”
R. Chaudhuri v. Capital Area Transit, 131 A.3d 589 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). · cites it 2× “The first two statutory provisos relate to the obligations of a driver, while the third, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3543, refers to the obligation of a pedestrian who crosses a street outside a crosswalk.”
Campbell v. Temple Univ., 78 Pa. D. & C.4th 1 (2005). · cites it 3× “The defendant argued that at the time of the accident, the plaintiff exceeded the scope of her invitation and became a trespasser by jaywalking in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. §3543(c). The chief piece of evidence that the defendant used to support this argument is the plaintiff’s…”
Grove, J., Aplt. v. Port Auth. (Pa. 2019). “75 Pa.C.S. § 3543(a). *** § 3544. Pedestrians walking along or on highway [J-19A-2019 and J-19B-2019] - 4 instructions.”
Grove, J., Aplt. v. Port Auth. (Pa. 2019). “75 Pa.C.S. § 3543 (a) General rule. - Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection or any marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.”
Grove, J., Aplt. v. Port Auth. (Pa. 2019). “75 Pa.C.S. § 3543(a). *** § 3544. Pedestrians walking along or on highway [J-19A-2019 and J-19B-2019] - 4 instructions.”
Grove, J., Aplt. v. Port Auth. (Pa. 2019). “75 Pa.C.S. § 3543 (a) General rule. - Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection or any marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.”
S. Essington, Adm'r of the Est. of D. Essington v. Monroe Cnty. Transit Auth. v. J. Acevedo-Soltren (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2023). “at 519a, citing 75 Pa. C.S. §§ 3543, 3544. 8 Authority Assistant Executive Director Richard Schlameuss testified at his deposition that the Woodside Drive Bus Stop had been there for as long as he was employed by the Authority—at least 13 years.”
Com. v. Chatman, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2024). “” 75 Pa.C.S. § 3543(a). -2- J-S17007-24 fifteen minutes.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3543(a) — 8 cases
J. Grove v. Port Auth. of Allegheny Cnty. -- Appeal of: J. Grove, 178 A.3d 239 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “” 4 75 Pa.C.S. § 3543(a), regarding the general rule of pedestrians crossing at places other than crosswalks, provides that “[e]very pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection or any marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way…”
Bressler v. YOGURT, 573 A.2d 562 (Pa. 1990). “The italicized portion of the charge of the court was based, in part, upon Section 3543(a) of the Motor Vehicle Code, which provides: (a) General rule.”
Mogollon, S. v. Nguyen, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2024). “4 At the charging conference the court notified the parties that it would instruct the jury regarding 75 Pa.C.S. § 3543, pertaining to responsibility of a pedestrian crossing a roadway without a crosswalk to yield the right-of way to vehicles.”
R. Chaudhuri v. Capital Area Transit, 131 A.3d 589 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). “The first two statutory provisos relate to the obligations of a driver, while the third, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3543, refers to the obligation of a pedestrian who crosses a street outside a crosswalk.”
Grove, J., Aplt. v. Port Auth. (Pa. 2019). “75 Pa.C.S. § 3543(a). *** § 3544. Pedestrians walking along or on highway [J-19A-2019 and J-19B-2019] - 4 instructions.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3543(c) — 1 case
Campbell v. Temple Univ., 78 Pa. D. & C.4th 1 (2005). “The defendant argued that at the time of the accident, the plaintiff exceeded the scope of her invitation and became a trespasser by jaywalking in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. §3543(c). The chief piece of evidence that the defendant used to support this argument is the plaintiff’s…”
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