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Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 2 years
Fatality Rate: 1.5 per 100k
2 years
Statute of Limitations
200+
Annual Fatalities
1.5 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

Pennsylvania Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks. Drivers must yield.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians must use crosswalks and obey signals. Philadelphia has Vision Zero.

Pennsylvania Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 2 years

In Pennsylvania, you have 2 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Modified comparative fault (51%)

Pennsylvania uses modified comparative fault. You can recover if you're less than 51% at fault.

Minimum Insurance

Pennsylvania requires minimum coverage of $15,000/$30,000/$5,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Roosevelt Boulevard
Pittsburgh Route 51
Allentown Lehigh Street

What Makes Pennsylvania Unique

  • Philadelphia Vision Zero active
  • Pittsburgh challenging topography

Cities We Serve in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
PA
Pittsburgh
PA
Allentown
PA
Erie
PA

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