If there is a crosswalk at a location where there are no traffic control signals for drivers or pedestrians, drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians. No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but pedestrians who have partially completed their crossing on the or flashing.When a pedestrian is crossing at an unmarked crosswalk, the driver must yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. In certain situations, a pedestrian has the right of way in New York. The law in the state says that at crosswalks, pedestrians always have the right of way. If a road has a sidewalk that is safe to use, pedestrians are required to use it. (a) Where sidewalks are provided and they may be used with safety it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. Pedestrians must use the sidewalk if it is present and safe to do so on a road. The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws Section 1151 makes it clear that even if there isn't a traffic signal present, those on foot have the right of way. However, there are limits on when and where pedestrians have the right of way.