(1) On a road that is divided into a sidewalk and a roadway, pedestrians shall always walk the sidewalk; provided, the same shall not apply to cases where pedestrians cross the roadway or such usage of a sidewalk is prohibited on the ground of any road work, etc. or other case of inevitability.
(2) On a road with a median lane, which is not divided into a sidewalk and a roadway (where the road is for one-way traffic, including a road divided by vehicle lines) pedestrians shall walk on the fringe of the road or on a roadside area. <Amended on Oct. 19, 2021>
(3) In any of the following places, pedestrians may walk on all parts of the road. In such cases, pedestrians shall not intentionally obstruct the flow of motor vehicles and horses. <Amended on Jan. 11, 2022>
1. Roads with no median lane (in cases of one-way traffic, limited to roads with no vehicle lines; hereinafter the same shall apply), from among roads not divided into a sidewalk and a roadway;
2. Pedestrian priority roads.
(4) In principle, pedestrians shall keep to the right on sidewalks. <Amended on Oct. 19, 2021>[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 8, 2011]