The proposed bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section that establishes specific regulations for pedestrians regarding their presence on painted traffic medians and raised traffic islands. Under the new law, pedestrians are prohibited from remaining on these structures if they are less than ten feet wide, except when crossing from one side of the street to the other.

Additionally, the bill outlines exceptions to this rule, allowing individuals to remain on traffic medians or islands if they are facing an exigent circumstance, such as a medical emergency or vehicle issue, or if the median or island is equipped with features like paths, sidewalks, or benches that are designed for pedestrian use. This contrasts with current law, which does not specify such restrictions or exceptions for pedestrian behavior on traffic medians and islands.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-798