National White Cane day is Sunday, Oct. 15. And with it, Minnesotans are reminded of the state's laws regarding blind pedestrians.
Blind pedestrians have the right-of-way at intersections, alley entrances and street crossings. Any person operating a vehicle must stop and give the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip; or using a guide dog when a blind person enters an intersection.
It is unlawful to carry a white-painted cane unless you are legally blind.
For more information, contact Lori Thesing, Vision Impairment Services Team at the St. Cloud VA, at 320-255-6480, ext. 7235.
