Always stop before crossing a crosswalk: Question Always stop before crossing a crosswalk: Answers If there isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the crosswalk. If the crosswalk is located in a city or town that has very few pedestrians. If you are carrying a passenger. If you are not in a hurry. Explanation You must not begin to ride across a crosswalk unless you can get completely across before stopping. If you block the crosswalk, you can be cited.