169(1)Pedestrians are subject to traffic control signals at intersections as provided for in this Part unless required by by-law of a local authority, within its jurisdiction, to comply strictly with such signals in such jurisdiction.

169(2)Local authorities are hereby empowered by by-law to require that pedestrians comply with the directions of any official traffic-control signal in their jurisdiction and may by by-law prohibit pedestrians from crossing any roadway in a business district or any designated highways except in a cross walk.