(Des Moines, IA) – Iowa has put a new law into place broadening the definition of pedestrians to encompass individuals using wheelchairs, bicycles, strollers, skateboards, and scooters at crosswalks.
This new piece of legislation mandates that drivers must yield to all such individuals at crosswalks, thereby bolstering safety for these vulnerable road users. Advocates for cycling see this law as a significant stride towards safer streets, aiming to promote increased walking and biking among school-aged children.
Under the new law, failing to yield to pedestrians could lead to misdemeanor or felony charges.
