N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1156: Pedestrians on roadways

§ 1156. Pedestrians on roadways. (a) Where sidewalks are provided and

they may be used with safety it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to

walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.

(b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and

upon a highway shall when practicable walk only on the left side of the

roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the

opposite direction. Upon the approach of any vehicle from the opposite

direction, such pedestrian shall move as far to the left as is

practicable.