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I don't know about Virginia but that is not the law in DC or Maryland.

And there are virtually no drivers in this area who are occupying any moral high ground when it comes to following the rules of the road - almost every driver I see is violating multiple laws almost continuously - it is not uncommon on my walks at almost every intersection to see a driver making an illegal right on red without stopping or using their turn signal while holding an active phone in their hand.[/quote]
DP. The DC government actually does say pedestrians cannot enter a crosswalk when the Don’t Walk light is flashing. “No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of a “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” signal.” https://ddot.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ddot/publication/attachments/bike_ped_traffic_reg_summary.pdf[/quote]

That is a summary explanation.

The actual law says that pedestrians cannot enter on a solid don't walk signal and has no language prohibiting entry on a flashing signal.  If it were the case then the signals wouldn't have 3 phases.[/quote]

No, you’re completely wrong.  It says pedestrians may enter the crosswalk to the “walk” phase but not during the “do not walk” or “wait” phases.  See reg 18-2302.  Per the MUTCD (which DC has adopted), the flashing upraised hand (symbolizing “Don’t Walk”) means someone who already entered the intersection on the “Walk” may proceed to the far side, but no pedestrians may enter when the hand is flashing.[/quote]

DDP. This is correct.[/quote]

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