Yeah, I really love these laws, and I follow them religiously when I have to be drive, but unfortunately very few Chicago drivers know/follow them. I live on a busy street near some pretty major tourist attractions, and we have a lot of out of town drivers so it’s really hit or miss, ahem.

I find I have to make sure I have caught the driver’s attention in some way before I venture in into the crosswalk, at least then if they hit me it’s out of choice not inattentiveness. Even a driver who thinks I’m breaking the law by crossing should stop if they see me in enough time.