Rules for pedestrians on roads and near cars

(a) No person may enter a roadway, obstruct traffic, or approach moving vehicles for the purpose of: (1) Receiving or soliciting employment, business, or any other good or service from the occupant of any vehicle, unless the vehicle is legally stopped; or (2) Delivering or offering any employment, business, or other good or service to the occupant of any vehicle, unless the vehicle is legally stopped. For the purposes of this subsection: “Good or service” does not include aid, assistance, or help provided or rendered in an emergency or traffic accident. (b) The provisions of subsection (a) do not prohibit an individual from: (1) Using sidewalks, areas adjacent to a roadway, or any other portion of the road not ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, provided that the individual does not obstruct traffic or approach moving vehicles; or (2) Holding a sign or engaging in any other protected speech activity in a location that does not obstruct traffic. 24-89 SUPP. 19 (1-2026) (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, a person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) is subject to: (1) For any violation not within one year of a previous violation: (A) A fine not less than $250 and not more than $1,000; (B) Community service no less than eighteen hours nor more than seventy- one hours; or (C) Both. (2) For any violation within one year of a previous violation: (A) A fine not less than $500 and not more than $1,000; (B) Community service no less than thirty-six hours nor more than seventy- one hours; or (C) Both. (d) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.