[Nfbf-l] Its the law

[Sherri]

Here is the white cane law. This may not be the most recent one, however, 
because it says DBS is in the department of labor. It is pasted below and 
attached

October 15 is National White Cane Safety Day.  Stop for blind pedestrians 
carrying a white cane or accompanied by a guide dog.  It's the law in all 
fifty States!



316.1301 Traffic regulations to assist blind persons. ---



(1) It is unlawful for any person, unless totally or partially blind or 
otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or highway, to carry in 
a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is white in 
color or white tipped with red. A person who is convicted of a violation of 
this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable 
as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.



(2)



(a) Whenever a pedestrian is crossing, or attempting to cross, a public 
street or highway, guided by a dog guide or carrying in a raised or extended 
position a cane or walking stick which is white in color or white tipped 
with red, the driver of every vehicle approaching the intersection or place 
where such pedestrian is attempting to cross shall bring his or her vehicle 
to a full stop before arriving at such intersection or place of crossing 
and, before proceeding, shall take such precautions as may be necessary to 
avoid injuring such pedestrian. A person who is convicted of a violation of 
this subsection is guilty of a moving violation punishable as provided in s. 
318.18*.



(b) If a violation of paragraph (a) results in an injury to the pedestrian 
or damage to the property of the pedestrian, an additional fine of up to 
$250 shall be assessed. Of this amount, 40 percent shall be deposited into 
the Grants and Donations Trust Fund of the Division of Blind Services of the 
Department of Labor and Employment Security, and 60 percent shall be 
distributed as provided in s. 318.21.



(3) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to deprive any 
totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person not carrying 
such a cane or walking stick, or not being guided by a dog, of the rights 
and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or 
highways. The failure of any such person to carry a cane or walking stick or 
to be guided by a dog shall not be considered comparative negligence, nor 
shall such failure be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil 
action with regard to negligence. History: ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, ch. 25269, 1949; 
s. 10, ch. 26484, 1951; s. 360, ch. 71-136; s. 18, ch. 77-259; s. 1, ch. 
89-32; s. 1, ch. 92-296; s. 307, ch. 95-148; s. 6, ch. 95-327. Note. Former 
s. 413.07. *s. 318.1 provides the penalty to be three points on the drivers' 
license and a fine of $90.


Sherri


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody W. Ianuzzi" <jody at thewhitehats.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Its the law


> Hi RJ,
>
> I will see if I can find the actual law but it usually says something like
> 'a driver has to yield to a pedestrian using a white cane etc'.
>
> I would keep working with the mobility instructor and see what he says 
> about
> calling the deputy.
>
> JODY
>
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