§ 16-40. Controlled access highways.

(a) "Controlled access highway" defined.

For the purpose of this section, "controlled access highway" shall mean every highway, street, or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or from the same except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street, or roadway.

(b) Entry by pedestrian prohibited.

No pedestrian shall be permitted to enter upon any controlled access highway nor any ramp or access road leading to or from any controlled access highway.

(c) Leaving vehicle prohibited absent emergency.

(1) No pedestrian shall debark from any vehicle proceeding upon any controlled access highway nor any ramp or access road leading to or from any controlled access highway except under emergency circumstances which preclude the possibility that the vehicle in which he is riding proceed in a reasonable and proper manner.

(2) In such case, said pedestrian may proceed only to the nearest emergency telephone. He may not solicit a ride or assistance from any passing vehicle.