Crosswalks
Under Oregon law (ORS 801.220), a crosswalk exists at all public street
intersections, whether marked with paint, or unmarked. However,
all crosswalks between intersections (mid-block) must be marked with
white painted lines.
Here is a link to a more complete definition.
Under Oregon law (ORS 811.360), drivers must stop and remain stopped
for pedestrians in crosswalks until they have cleared the driver's lane
and the adjacent lane.
When a vehicle is turning, drivers must stop and remain stopped for
pedestrians until they have cleared the lane into which the driver is
turning, plus at least six feet of the adjacent lane if it is an
intersection with a signal, or the entire adjacent lane where there is
no signal.
If the pedestrian is blind and using a cane or guide dog, the driver
must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian is completely across
the road.
Learn more about the crosswalk law in a brochure from the Oregon Department of Transportation. Download it
here.
Blocking Pedestrian Access
Vehicles are prohibited from parking, stopping, or standing on a
crosswalk or sidewalk under ORS 811.550. This means that a car
may not park in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, or block the
sidewalk.
Report illegally parked vehicles by calling the City of Portland Parking Enforcement Office at 503-823-5195.
'Due Care'
Under ORS 811.005, both drivers and pedestrians are required to 'exercise due care'. What really matters is that people
arrive at their destinations safely, whether in a motor vehicle, on a
bike, using a wheelchair, or walking. This requires that we all
look out for each other.
