Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words or symbols “walk” or “don’t walk” are in place such signals shall indicate as follows:

(1) “WALK”. Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right of way by the drivers of all vehicles.
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(2) “DON’T WALK”. No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his or her crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the “don’t walk” signal is showing.
(3) “DON’T WALK” (flashing). No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his or her crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the “don’t walk” signal is flashing.
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