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Columbia Manner of walking along roadways ordinance (§ 14-583)

Chapter 14: Motor Vehicles and Traffic · Article X. Pedestrians

(a) Where sidewalks are provided, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.

(b) Where sidewalks with the proper curb cuts and cross slopes are provided which are in compliance with 39 CFR 1191, Appendix A, Chapter 14, Public rights-of-way, as published June 20, 1994, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to move along and upon the adjacent roadway.

(c) Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking or moving along and upon a highway, unless obstructed, shall walk or move only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.

(d) Notwithstanding the above subsections, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk or move upon any roadway in any manner which obstructs the flow of other traffic.

Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 14-583

Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.